Julienas soon led and got a good run in front before dashing clear on straightening, however he was very wayward in the straight ducking out quite badly but he still went to the post to score by just under two lengths. Lunayir was eased to near last after starting from the outside barrier in the 11-horse field. He switched out rounding the home turn and ran on particularly well considering the sprint home tactics of the race, for a very good second. Le Roi was second last at the 600m, switched between runners on straightening and made up good ground for a most promising first-up third. Alma’s Fury was in the one out and one back position most of the way to the turn and held on for (2.7 lengths) fourth after having every chance while Frozen Rope ran on well from last the turn for a good fifth. The favourite Hoylonny ($4.80) got away from the barriers quite well today and had a good trip in sixth place to the turn but failed to make any ground in the sprint home to finish sixth. *ANZ