The favourite Travolta ($3) immediately took the lead from his inside barrier and travelled along well in front, slowing the pace in the mid-stages (first 1400m 1:29.94). He got a break shortly after straightening and was untroubled in the sprint home (last 600m 34.81) to win by two and a quarter lengths. Hoylonny raced in last place in the eight-horse field. He was giving the leader about seven lengths coming to the 600m, fanned wide at the home turn and continued to finish gamely in the straight. He was disadvantaged by the slow early tempo and did well in the sprint home for a good second. It was a very nice effort. Second favourite Secessio ($4.60) had a good run in third place on the rails, went through to second at the 300m and kept fighting on in the sprint home for second, beaten just over two and half lengths. Maluckyday was seventh on the rails to the 600m and made some ground in the straight for fourth, beaten four and a quarter lengths. *ANZ