Bonfire put up a strong front-running performance to win in fast time. He began smartly and worked across from his wide barrier (12) to take the lead at the winning post, the first time. He then travelled strongly in front, was challenged nearing the home turn but lifted gamely under his top weight (59kg) to record a very good win, his first since coming to Australia. Kapour began well was second in the early stages before easing to enjoy a good trip, fourth one out and one back, following a strong pace. He moved up well nearing the home turn, challenged strongly in the straight before fighting on well for a good second, just finding the winner (whom conceded him 3kg) too good. Shoreham settled nicely in fifth place, got between runners coming to the home turn and challenged at the 200m. He then battled on very well for a close-up third. Reigning travelled well in seventh place on the rails, switched back to the inner at the 200m and fought on for (1.3 lengths) fourth.