The consistent Holy Roman Emperor filly Octavia began smartly from her good barrier (three) and drove though to settle behind the leader (Meliora). She came outside that filly nearing the turn and got to a narrow lead at the 200m before fighting on gamely to win in a photo. Members Joy was fifth on the rails, switched into the clear on straightening and kept running on determinedly, failing by a short head to catch the winner at the post. Angelic Light was third on the rails before pushing out at the home turn to be in a challenging position on straightening. After a mid-stretch battle with the subsequent winner (Octavia), she faded slightly nearing the post for third, with the early leader Meliora just holding on for fourth. *ANZ