Java continues his progression through the classes now winning his last four in succession. He soon crossed to settle outside the leader (Fast Cash) and they travelled along at a moderate tempo. He challenged at the 300m, got clear at the 100m and went on to win well by just over a length. The Sandown Guineas (Gr 2, 1600m) winner Petrology raced in second last place in the 12-horse field until nearing the home turn. He went to the centre of the track at the 400m and continued to run on gamely, in the sprint home, for a very good first-up (1.2 lengths) second with his top weight (59kg). It was a smart effort. Affirmation raced in eighth place, between runners, to the home turn. He got a split at the 200m and finished on well for (2 lengths) third. San Nicasio was handy all the way and held on for (3.4 lengths) fourth. The favourite Fast Cash led the field at a steady tempo, got a break at the 400m but tired when headed passing the 200m to finish (4.4 lengths) seventh after seeming to have every chance.