Rock Royalty overcame his difficult barrier (15) with a very smart beginning and then eased after showing good pace to race behind the leader (Rocket To Glory), following a strong pace. He moved up well on entering the straight, got to the front at the 200m and went on to win decisively. Barbed had a nice trip, fourth on the rails. He looked a threat when he challenged nearing the 200m and then fought on for a sound second after seeming to have every chance. Rocket To Glory went to the front and ran along at a good tempo. He was headed at the 200m and then battled back quite well to take the minor placing. Le Cap was seventh on the rails, went to fifth on straightening and then battled on to finish (4.3 lengths) fourth. Favourite I’ve Got The Looks began well but was trapped three wide without cover in sixth place from her awkward barrier (10). She was under pressure on straightening and then faded to finish (6.8 lengths) tenth.