Wawail enjoyed a good trip in fifth place, between runners. She got a split at the 300m and challenged strongly at the 200m. She took the lead at the 100m and then fought back well in the sprint home to score by a half-length. The favourite Sabatini was eased from her wide barrier (13) and settled second last in the 15-horse field. She moved up (wide) from the 700m, went to the centre of the track at the 400m and ran on, in a very good performance, for second, her barrier proving costly. Vezalay was smartly away from barrier 12 and she went straight to the front. She then slowed the pace, drew clear nearing the 200m and then fought on well for a close-up third.