Former Hong Kong-trained Smart Volatility, who was having his second start since coming to Australia, showed good pace from his wide barrier (14) and settled in third place, but caught three deep without cover. He challenged at the home turn, got to the front at the 200m and then dug deep to score a smart win in a photo finish. Big Money raced in eighth place, one off the rails. He went deep rounding the home turn, challenged strongly at the 100m and the fought gamely for a close and very good second under his 59kg top weight. Steel Zip had a nice trip from his inside barrier (1), racing in seventh spot on the rails. He got through at the 100m and then battled well for a close-up third. Mogador was back about tenth, between runners but was blocked on straightening. He improved in restricted room at the 100m and then battled well for an unlucky (0.7 lengths) fourth. The favourite Into The Red began well, enjoyed a good run in fifth place, briefly looked a threat at the 200m and then fought on for (1.7 lengths) seventh after appearing to have had every chance.