After winning three of her first six starts in Victoria, the Team Hawkes-trained filly Bella Martini was successful here at her first start in this State since being transferred to their NSW stable. She began well, settled in third place, tracking the leaders before moving up on straightening. She responded to riding to take the lead at the 100m and then dug deep under pressure to score in a photo. Island Missile was eased from his outside barrier (7) and settled at the tail of the seven-horse field. He went deepest of all nearing the home turn, challenged at the 100m and battled strongly for the closest of seconds, staging a good effort. The Godolphinraced filly Epidemic was ridden quietly and settled in second last place, on the rails. She stuck to the inner coming to the home turn, but was checked when looking for a run on straightening. She then fought on nicely for third, doing well after striking interference at a vital stage.