Very much the least experienced runner, having just his sixth start, Surprise Baby proved the best stayer, running away late for his fourth win. With just over a circuit to run he sat midfield, one out, holding that spot down the far side, along the back and past the 1200m. Jockey Dean Holland didn't respond when a couple of back markers ran past but did move wider from the 800m. Turning in widest he had a great view but four lengths adrift of the lead, ran up to co-lead at the 200m then pulled into the clear to be away by two lengths at the post. Top Of The Range began his move from second last at the 1000m but was very wide, tracking the winner at the 500m, took a while to balance then went for home. Despite a solid finish he had too much ground to make up. Naval Warfare saved ground in fifth from the 500m, moved up to challenge turning in, co-led at the 200m but was outgunned to the line. Bondeiger cut the last corner in fourth and battled quite well to hold his position at the end.