The Chris Waller-trained stayer Carzoff broke through here for his first stakes win and his fourth win in 22 starts in scoring here. He was ridden patiently by Kerrin McEvoy and settled at the tail of the eighthorse field before improving between runners nearing the home turn. He got a split on straightening, took the lead at the 100m and went on to score well. It was another very good ride by McEvoy. Dark Eyes went to the front, increased the tempo from the 1000m, was challenged coming to the home turn but he kept fighting back gamely for a good second. Shalmaneser tracked the leader (Dark Eyes) moved up approaching the home turn and then kept battling on well to take third. Morton's Fork was given a good trip by Hugh Bowman, racing in sixth place (one off the rails) before improving from the 600m. But he was under pressure shortly afterwards and then battled on quiet well for fourth after seeming to have had every chance.