The Mike Moroney and Glen Thompson stable have always held Coeur Volante in high esteem.
That regard was vindicated in the Group 3 Mannerism Stakes (1400m) when the now four-year-old blew away her rivals to record a four-length win.
Moroney said a long spell after a brief campaign in Brisbane during the winter had done wonders for Coeur Volante who returned to her devastating best.
“She’s a very classy filly. It was just a matter of getting her right,” Moroney said.
“We had her in the Tiara (in Brisbane) and I had the blinkers on her that day and then we scratched because we weren’t happy with her.
“She had a nice long break up there and it’s going to pay off. Her whole demeanour is starting to change now, she’s accepting racing.
“She went through a bit of a funny stage when she went off the boil. I think she’s back now.”
Moroney said Coeur Volante would be Sydney bound and aimed at the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) at Rosehill on March 15.
“We think she’s Group 1 class and she run a good race in the Thousand Guineas probably on pretty tired legs so I’m pretty sure that she’ll handle 1500 metres no problems,” Moroney said.