Toowoomba-trained colt Pardoe is now unbeaten in three runs this preparation, advancing from wins at Warwick and Ipswich to take out this Listed race in game fashion. He settled in seventh place, one off the rails, behind a good tempo before switching deeper on straightening. He then ran on strongly, got to the front at the 50m and went on to score a very good win. Chris Munce-trained filly Skate To Paris was fifth, one off the rails, moved up well at the home turn, got to the front at the 150m and battled back well for a good second. Wudang Blade raced outside the leader (Tapa), going at a good tempo, went to the front at the 250m and did well to hold on to take third in a photo after working on the pace.