Nathula scored a promising first-up win. The Godolphin-raced three-year-old, who was having his fourth race start, was eased from his outside barrier (11) and settled in last place. He improved (deep) from the 600m, put in a good run in the centre of the track on straightening, hit the front at the 100m and went on to win well. It was a good effort and he is a horse to watch.