The Listed W.J. Adams Stakes over 1000m at Caulfield witnessed an outstanding win by Bons Away, the 5-year-old son of BON HOFFA downing hot favourite Written By to post his sixth career win — and his second in black-type company.

Trained in partnership by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace at Caulfield, the high-class sprinter responded brilliantly to a sublime ride by Linda Meech, taking advantage of an inside passage in the straight to score with just less than half-length to spare on the line. In so doing, the quality son of Bon Hoffa put himself in the frame for a crack at the time honoured Group 1 Oakleigh Plate at the same venue in three weeks time.

Bons Away races in the colours of syndicator Ken King, who also bred the dual stakes winning sprinter. Co-trainer Ciaron Maher was quick to recognize King’s support of his stable from an early stage in his flourishing career.

"He's been a great supporter of the stable for a long time," claimed Maher. "He's produced two Group 1 wins for the stable [Set Square and Bon Aurum] that he's bred himself and hopefully this horse is on the way to his."

In reference to Bons Away’s credentials for the Oakleigh Plate, Maher remarked: “It'll be ideal for him. It's a race we've really targeted."

Bons Away’s victory in the feature event came just a fortnight after the latest Sydney metropolitan victory of Bon Amis. The lightly-raced 5-year-old is now the winner of seven races from 15 starts, having also placed second on another four occasions.

Both Bons Away and Bon Amis are top advertisements for their sire Bon Hoffa, a stallion that is rarely without a good horse representing him in smart sprint company all year round.