Index Linked settled well back in sixth place, behind a steady tempo, before fanning deep nearing the home turn. He responded to Hugh Bowman’s riding at the 200m, lifted well shortly afterwards and scored a good win in a solid staying effort. Tucanchoo had a good trip, racing in fourth place. He got a split on straightening, challenged strongly at the 200m and then fought well for a good second. Malice was fifth, between runners, prior to improving with a good run at the home turn. He looked when winner after taking the lead at the 200m and then battled well for a close-up third after seeming to have every chance. The favourite Benzini raced in second last place in the eight-horse field. He went deep on turning for home and steadily made ground in the straight under his 58kg for (3.6 lengths) fourth, without threatening.