Excites Zelady began well and enjoyed a good trip behind the leader Corvidae before moving up to challenge that horse approaching the home turn. They had a great battle until Excites Zelady got to the front at the 100m and then just lasted to win in a photo. The favourite, the British-bred import Evangelist raced back in fifth place, one off the rails, before improving to third at the 200m. He then rallied late for second, failing by only a short half head at the post. Corvidae led until nearing the final 100m and held on well for third, beaten three quarters of a length.