The consistent Loaded raced about eighth one off the rails, travelling well. He made a quick run (wide out) nearing the home turn, dashed to the lead passing the 200m and then went on to win easily by almost two lengths. Pepperwood was back in ninth spot on the rails to the 400m. He got a split between runners on straightening and ran on nicely for second. Boogie Shoes was sixth one off the rails, moved up wide at the turn to challenge at the 200m, and then kept fighting on for a sound third. Topping was tenth to the 600m and kept running on fairly well for fourth while Lucky Hussler ($2.70 fav) was sixth on the rails before switching between runners at the 600m but was then blocked for clear running until half way down to straight and finished an unlucky fifth. *ANZ