The well-supported Peter and Paul Snowden-trained twoyear-old gelding Hightail scored an impressive win at his second race start. He settled nicely for Hugh Bowman in fourth place, tacking a quick tempo before improving on straightening. He dashed to the front at the 200m and then went on to score comfortably by just over two lengths, enhancing his Magic Millions 2yo Classic prospects in the process. Godolphin-raced filly Avon River was slowly away but soon recovered along the rails to settle in third place. She got through to second nearing the 100m and then battled on to just hold that position at the post. John O'Shea-trained colt Twentyfour Carat was ridden quietly from his outside barrier (8) and settled back in second-last place before commencing his move on turning for home. He then ran on really well for a late-closing third in an eye-catching debut.