Three-year-old rig Rivariva ($21) scored a surprise win here on debut. He was a little slow to move but drove through from his good barrier (2) to settle in sixth place on the rails. He got a good rails run on turning for home, took the lead at the 200m then fought on to win in a photo. Vitello raced outside the leader (Flying Charger), took the lead on turning for home and then fought back gamely for a close second. Abbasso was third on the rails most of the way to the turn. He challenged strongly at the 200m and then held on fairly well third, appearing to tire a little on his run. *ANZ