Sooboog, who was having his fifth run since joining the Darren Weir stable, broke through for his first win in almost a year with a good effort in taking out this Group Three race. He began well, settled close to the leaders behind a steady tempo (36.24). He improved well at the 400m, dashed clear shortly afterwards to score quite impressively, sprinting home in a smart 33.80. Dibayani raced in seventh spot, in between runners, switched into clear running at the 400m and then battled on very well in the sprint-home for a good second. Tashbeeh was back in eighth place, switched closer to the Grandstand side at the 400m and kept running on well for a good third. The favourite Ruettiger raced just behind the leading group, briefly looked a threat when he moved up at the 400m and then battled on for (2.8 lengths) fourth after seeming to have every chance.