GAI Waterhouse became the first female trainer in history to capture the Albury Gold Cup after Entente stormed to victory in the $200,000 feature on Friday.
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Ridden by Sam Clipperton, Entente upstaged one of the strongest fields in recent history, much to the delight of favourite backers.
Entente was heavily supported on race day to start the $3.40-favourite with the track favouring on pace runners.
Waterhouse has had several previous unsuccessful attempts at snaring the Border's richest race.
The closest the Hall of Fame trainer has come to winning the Listed feature was with Supply and Demand who finished runner-up behind Willi Willi in 2018.
Clipperton said Entente was always travelling like a winner.
"The race was taylor-made for him," Clipperton said.
"He bounced well and came back on the bridle when the speed attacked from out wide.
"Once we found cover behind the leader he switched off beautifully in the run.
"With a bunny to chase he let down strongly to win easily.
"I was confident he was the horse to beat today because of the way he had been working at home.
"You always know you are on a fit horse when you ride for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott.
"I'm very grateful for the opportunity to ride the horse and it's satisfying to win an Albury Cup.
"He is a lovely horse on an upward spiral and hopefully with bigger wins in store."
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Clipperton settled Entente behind stablemate and race leader Hush Writer who set a solid tempo over the 2000m staying test.
After enjoying an economical trip, Clipperton eased off the fence entering the home straight.
Entente showed a devastating turn of foot to surge to the lead at the 250m mark and careered away for an arrogant two-length victory.
The Chris Waller-trained The Lord Mayor ($16) made good late ground to finish second.
The John Whitelaw-trained The Doctor's Son produced the best run of his career to finish third at the bolter's odds of $151.
Entente was third-up in the Albury feature after running fourth in the Canberra Cup earlier this month.
The son of Dundeel boasts a consistent record of 14-starts for five wins.
The $110,000 prizemoney for winning the Albury feature boosted the geldings earnings past $500,000.
Entente is also nominated for next month's Group One Sydney Cup.
The Nick Ryan-trained Mahamedeis was a notable drifter and started at $6 after being as short as $3.80 on Thursday.
Mahamedeis never threatened in the run to finish sixth, beaten four lengths.
