The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained colt Anaheim stepped up from winning a Benalla Maiden (2040m) at his fifth start on 24 October to take out this Listed race in good style. He settled nicely in seventh place, on the rails. He got a split on straightening, hit the front at the 200m and then fought back strongly to score a very good win. The Mark Newnham-trained Righteous Mate was ridden quietly by Hugh Bowman and remained in last place in the 13-horse field to the home turn. He grabbed a split at the 300m, improved quickly to be third at the 200m and the fought particularly well for a very good second at only his third race start in a very promising effort. Rockstar Rebel raced in second last place, went widest of all at the 400m (under riding) and kept running on well to take a good third.