"We thought we'd be on the speed similar to the other day and Blake thought he'd be (positioned) one or two early and he obviously did his form," Smith said.
"He trusted the horse's fitness and obviously he is back to his best so that is a good result for everyone.
"We didn't change much in the two weeks. It was just keeping him happy and that is all we've done with him down at the beach."
While the seven-year-old is back in the winners' list, Smith is keeping it cool on where the gelding could reach.
"We'll see what turns up next," he added.
"This horse likes staying, likes Flemington and some give in the ground helped as well.
"I can't go all cocky now as I didn't know what would happen a couple of weeks ago.
"Surf's up and we'll go with that."
