Kris Lees-trained filly Aliferous advanced in class and distance to record a surprise $41 win in this Group 3 race. She settled well back in second last place in the 15-horse field, improved along the inner on turning for home and came with a strong late bid on the rails to score narrowly but very well. The favourite Amangiri worked in the early stages from her outside barrier (15) to find the lead. She then set quite a good tempo, was challenged rounding the home turn, got a break at the 200m and was only caught nearing the post for (half-neck) second after running a bold race. Maracaibo began well and settled back in third place. She moved up (deep) rounding the home turn, challenged at the 200m and then battled well for a close-up third.