Royal Ocean settled down in sixth position one off the fence about five lengths from the leader Glenross. She travelled well in the run commencing her run three wide from the 500m. She cornered three and four wide and quickened up well ranging up to the favourite Betsy and then proving slightly the better in the run to the line. The favourite Betsy had every possible chance. She was used up to race on the outside of the leader. She took the lead on straightening and fought the whole way to the line only going under the dying strides. A solid effort in defeat.