Despite being the only horse in the race without any previous racing experience, Thegallantway was sent off as the favourite for his debut, with connnections clearly hopeful of an immediate impact from the son of Stowaway who delivered in very comfortable fashion. This was a strongly run race, resulting in it clocking a time six seconds faster than the cards opening four-year-old maiden, and he was patiently ridden for much of it by Jamie Codd before making his move prior to the climb into the home straight. Easily dismissing one of the early pace-setters, Thegallantway was soon in command, such was his authority over his rivals, returning the 12-length winner without being asked for maximum effort.