Sheidel showed very good pace from her good barrier (3) and soon went to the front. She then travelled really well in the lead, was challenged at the home turn, fought off that bid to draw to a clear lead at the 100m and then went on to score a very smart win, in good time. Her stablemate Faatinah was third early on (without cover) before moving to challenge coming to the home turn. He then challenged strongly, only wilting on that effort at the 100m. He then held on gamely for a really good second after working most of the race. The favourite, the dual Group One three-year-old colt Extreme Choice settled back in 12th place. He fanned deep rounding the home turn and kept making good ground for third in a smart first up performance while Hellbent caught the eye running on late from 14th at the home turn for (1.6 lengths) fourth.