In a surprise result, $41 chance Mittere broke through for his first win in five starts. He showed pace from his good barrier (2) and settled behind the leader (Exactamente) at a quick tempo. He got a split at the home turn, took the lead halfway down the straight and then battled gamely under his limit weight (54kg) to score well. The favourite Ef Troop, who showed his quality as a two-year-old, did well resuming here under 60kg. He began well but was caught three wide (without cover) in fourth place from his outside barrier (8) in a quickly run race. He moved up (still deep) at the home turn and then fought gamely for second, beaten just under a length in a promising return.