Consistent mare Cool Trade was outside the leader (Benito) in the early stages then enjoyed a good trip in third place from the 600m. She dashed to the lead at the 200m then proved too good with her limit weight (54kg) to score a good win. The top weight (59kg) and favourite Shining Knight was sixth, one off the rails. Put in a strong run at the 200m to challenge at the 100m and the fought on for a good second, conceding five kilos to the winner. Soldier’s Lass was seventh on the rails to the turn and made ground to take the minor placing. Benito led to the home turn, was pressured nearing the home turn and held on fairly well for (3.5 lengths) fourth.