Pinzu made his second attempt at stakes class a winning one with a solid win here, his eighth in total. He jumped away first then drifted to settle midfield, one off the fence. The tempo increased at the 600m and he maintained his position before improving quickly, three wide, as they entered the home straight. Rider Damian Lane gave him a shake then a reminder and he bounded up to challenge, got his nose in front at the 100m and was able to pull clear by a half length at the post. In Love With Paris had a lovely run into the straight, took over narrowly at the 200m, fought the winner to the 100m but had to settle for second. Heart Starter led them in, was headed at the 200m but fought on well to hold third. Freo was last into the straight and ran on quite well but had too much to do.