Waiting tactics with the strapping mare Princess Maryanne were rewarded when she posted a runaway debut victory at Hastings on Thursday.

Trained by Lisa Latta for Lincoln Farms, the four-year-old daughter of Darci Brahma won both of her trials this preparation before cantering home in the Carrfields Livestock 1200.

“I had the opportunity to ride her at the trials and she’s a big, strong mare with a good turn of foot,” successful rider Leah Hemi said.

Victory aboard Princess Maryanne was Hemi’s 40th for the season and equalled her best ever tally achieved in 2015-16.