Consistent Tasmanian stayer Genuine Lad, who has only missed a place twice in 17 starts, followed up his good second in the Hobart Cup (Gr 3, 2400m) on 9 February to win in good style. He was quickly away and settled in third place. Craig Williams steered him along the rails to hit the lead approaching the home turn and he then fought back well to score comfortably by just under a length in a good staying effort. Genuine Lad’s main rival, second favourite Banca Mo tracked him most of the way. He was fifth to the 700m, switched out nearing the turn and battled on well for second. Top weight (60.5kg) Geegees Blackflash was back midfield with cover, improved (wide) to be third on straightening. He looked a threat at the 200m but then tired a bit under his weight to finish third in a game effort. Pelicano raced in seventh place on the rails, was under riding from the 700m and kept plugging on for (6.1 lengths) fourth.