Promising filly Badawiya scored a smart first-up win. She began well from barrier two, settled well behind the leader (Mossin’ Around), moved up nicely on turning for home, took the lead at the 200m and then drew away to win quite impressively after being given a perfect trip by Craig Newitt. Don’ Tell Mamma went back from her wide barrier and raced in last place to the home turn. She went deep at the 400m and then finished very well for a smart late-closing second. Egypt was slowly away, settled midfield on the rails, got along the inner from the home turn and battled well for a sound third.