Consistent Mick Price-trained gelding Octabello recorded his fourth win (with three placings) and his first at stakes level in 13 starts in scoring here. He enjoyed a nice trip from his good barrier (2), racing in seventh place on the rails, before improving along the rails nearing the home turn. He forced a split halfway down the straight and finished best to grab victory on the post. Sully began well and went to the front. He then steadied the mid-race tempo, fought off challengers on turning for home, only be caught in the latter few strides to take second after running a bold race. The favourite Furrion had a good run behind the leader (Sully) but was blocked when between runners coming to the home turn. He then got into clear running on straightening and kept running on quite well to take third, appearing to have had every chance over the closing stages. Runaway raced outside the leader (Sully) and held on well for (1.5 lengths) fourth at his second run back. Last year's winner Folkswood was caught three wide (without cover) in about fifth place, moved up (wide out) to challenge at the home turn but then weakened under this top weight (60.5kg) to finish (6.3 lengths) seventh at his second start since returning from UK.