Le Roi settled down in third position on the fence about three lengths from the leader Bianca Mo who set a good tempo in front. He stayed to the inside and taking the lead at the 450m and then cornering clearly in front. He put a break on them in the straight and despite tiring a little late proved too good. Stipulate was better today. He was a little slowly away from the gates before improving his position to settle midfield on the fence. He followed the winner through and stayed on well for second. He will be improved by the run and a step up in distance. *ANZ