The in-form Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Arbeitsam made it three wins in succession in taking out this Listed race, his first stakes success in 13 starts to date. He was quickly away from his outside barrier (10) and immediately went to the front. He then travelled well at quite a good tempo, raced clear on turning for home, and then went on to score comfortably. Kingsguard was fourth early on (trapped deep) before improving to race outside the leader (Arbeitsam) at the 800m. He was under riding on straightening and kept battling on well to take second. Reiby The Red was handily placed in third spot, moved up (wide) at the home turn and then fought on nicely to take the minor placing.