Two-year-old colt Highland Beat resumed after his debut ninth in the Debutant Stakes (Listed, 1000m) at Caulfield on 10 October to win most impressively here. He was smartly away, went straight to the front and ran along at a good tempo with the filly Giroux at his girth. He dashed clear on turning for home and then went on to win in very easy fashion with Giroux holding on for a sound second. He looks a smart colt with a good future.