Trainer Robert Heathcote says Pinch River has a more professional attitude than his illustrious stablemate Buffering at the same stage of their careers.
Pinch River kept his unbeaten record intact at Eagle Farm on Saturday when he cruised to a six-length win in the Brisclean Handicap (1000m) as a $1.80 favourite.
"At the same stage of their careers this guy is more professional in his attitude to racing than Buffering," Heathcote said.
"He's a lovely little horse and pretty much from day one he's surprised me with everything he's done.
"Every task we've set him, he's passed."
Apprentice Priscilla Schmidt said Pinch River's relaxed attitude was in contrast to some of his rivals.
"When a few of the others were playing up he was very relaxed in the yard and he's a ready-made racehorse," she said.
Pinch River took the lead from the outset and impressed Schmidt with his turn of foot when asked for an effort in the straight.
"He travelled lovely, skipped away under hands and heels riding and when we got to the 200 metres I put him into gear and he went right on with it," she said.
Heathcote admitted he didn't expect Pinch River to emerge as a Magic Millions contender when he first entered his stable.
"To be honest I said to his owners when he first came in he'd be a late two-year-old or even three-year-old but everything he's done so far has been fantastic," he said.
"I can afford to give him a couple of weeks off now and maybe run him in the B J McLachlan Stakes later next month then into the Millions."
Golden Trinkets ($7.50) gave apprentice Ruby Ride her first Saturday winner when she ran her rivals ragged to win the Buccini Transport Handicap (1000m).
Ride took Golden Trinkets to the lead soon after the start and the mare was never headed, winning by four lengths.