Top weight Hopfgarten scored a smart first-up win. He settled nicely back in sixth place from his good barrier (2) before switching out on turning for home. He then sprinted quickly to hit the front at the 100m and he then went on to win well. Worthy Cause had a good run, in fifth spot on the rails from his inside barrier (1) before getting through to be in a challenging position at the 200m. He then battled well for a good second, just finding the winner a bit too good on the day. Jessy Belle raced in second last place in the eight-horse field. She switched out nearing the 200m and then ran on well for a good third.