Team Hawkes-trained colt Brilliant Choice, who showed promise with placings at his first two starts, broke through for his first win here. He was smartly away from his wide barrier (9) and worked a big before crossing to the lead. He then travelled well, held a break nearing the 100m and fought back to score well. The Mark Newnham-trained filly Nakeeta Jane was ridden quietly and settled at the tail of the 11-horse field before commencing a wide move on straightening. She then kept running on in good style, getting to within a half-length of the winner to finish second in a most promising debut. She looks suited to further still and is a filly to watch. Adana settled near last, improved (wide with cover) from the 600m, moved up well at the 100m and battled gamely for a close-up third.