Locally trained sprinter Tarzan scored a smart first up win and is now the winner of ten of 23 starts. He showed good pace from barrier 10 and soon sent to the front, one off the rails (with Upstart Pride on his inner). He drew to a clear advantage at the 300m and fought back really well when challenged shortly afterwards before going on to score a good win. The favourite Tumbler again settled back in the field, settling in second last place in the ten-horse field before improving along the inner rounding the home turn. She continued through on the rails to challenge at the 200m and then battled well for second in a good first up performance. Nieta settled in a good spot, racing in fourth place (between runners). She went to third at the 200m and then kept fighting on to hold the minor placing.