Former French-trained and a Listed winner there, Harlem broke through at his fifth Australian start for win four from 13 lifetime starts. From barrier one rider Dwayne Dunn was unhurried and allowed the five-year-old to settle fifth next to the fence. From the 1200m they maintained their position then improved, saving ground around the last corner to close in on the leader. Short of the straight a beautiful split presented itself and Dunn wasted no time in challenging, co-led at the 200m and they proceeded to draw clear over the last 100m to win very comfortably by a widening three and a quarter lengths. Samovare was third down the side, three wide turning in and ran on without chance to grab second late from Stampede, who led to the turn and fought quite well, just losing third short of the post. Amelie's Star finished well for fourth, wide out, when the race was all over.