SWAN Hill-based trainer Helen Burns has started the new year off on the right foot with a win at Kyneton on New Year's Day.

Five-year-old mare Capecain secured her first victory after 30 starts in the 2800-metre Kevin Grogan Memorial BM58 Handicap.

"It was definitely a good way to start the new year off," Burns said.

"Winning a benchmark 58 instead of a maiden was good, and she won it by over a...