AFTER missing a berth in the Devonport Cup final in January, Victorian owner Mark Aylward opted to keep the dog in Tasmania.
In the care of master trainer Mick Stringer the son of Brett Lee almost paid for the trip when he was a game third in the Cup consolation behind Stylish Monty.
In Hobart last Thursday night Super Joe Cool gave an invitation grade field the short, back and sides scoring effortlessly over Buckle Up Man and Two Inch Gap.
Super Joe Cool stopped the clock at 26.44 which was fair effort given it was his first look at the track.
The track conditions also were not conducive to fast times.