The Toby Edmonds-trained gelding Havasay put up a smart effort in winning here, his eighth win from 31 starts and his first at stakes level. He was ridden quietly from his good barrier (2) and settled in ninth place, behind a strong tempo before improving nicely between runners nearing the home turn. He got a split at the 200m and finished well to grab a good win. It was also a good ride by Matthew McGillivray. Belflyer settled well back in the 16-horse field, angled between runners rounding the home turn, was eighth (and deep) on straightening and ran on well to take second in a photo. The favourite Tyzone raced in sixth spot, on the rails, got a split rounding the bend to challenge on turning for home and kept fighting well for a close up third. The Monstar went to the front, set a quick pace and held on well under his 59.5kg top weight for (1.2 lengths) fourth.