Kuro settled in a good spot, fourth just behind the leading trio. He switched to the rails on rounding the home turn, took the lead on passing the 200m and then battled back to score in a photo finish. Directive was seventh on the rails to the 600m, stuck to the inside at the turn and went through to third at the 200m. He then challenged at the 100m and then battled gamely for second. *ANZ