The Darley-raced colt Gaillard ($2 fav) won narrowly but well here on debut. He began quickly and immediately crossed to the lead. He travelled nicely in front but was suddenly under pressure when challenged nearing the home turn. But he responded and drew clear before tiring in the closing stages to score by a head. It was a sound effort at his first start. Grande Punto was fourth to the 600m, moved to third on straightening and continued to run on quite well for a sound second. *ANZ