The James Cummings-trained three-year-old Crown Him looks promising, now winning two of his three starts this preparation. He was smartly away from his inside barrier (1) and soon drove through to retain the lead. He then steadied the pace, grabbed a break on straightening and went on to score comfortably. The favourite Octavian Augustus missed the start, was a distant last in the small five horse field in the early stages before making a move (wide) at the 600m. He then kept running on (under riding) to take a good second, looking suited to further.