The Gary Moore-trained Classic Uniform came as a surprise ($21) winner. Tim Clark took him to the front as expected but was then able to set a comfortable pace (first 1400m 1:29.50). He picked up the tempo from the 600m and kept fighting gamely in the sprint home (last 600m in 34.50) to score a narrow but good win. The $1.50 favourite Happy Clapper settled back in seventh place, one off the rails, improved (deep) nearing the 600m, was wide out on straightening, moved up to challenge at the 100m and battled on well for a close second, the lack of early pace in the race proving a disadvantage. McCreery raced in fifth place on the rails, angled deeper and into clear running on turning for home, challenged at the 200m and the fought on well to take the minor placing. Star Exhibit was a handy fourth, moved up well at the 300m and then battled on quite well to finish (1.7 lengths) fourth after appearing to have had every chance.