Irish-bred Red Cardinal followed good win when resuming in the Parramatta Cup (Listed, 1900m) at this track on February 23 with a smart win here. He travelled nicely for Kerrin McEvoy back in sixth place, delayed his move until into the home straight and then came with a strong late finish to score a really good win in a solid staying effort. Rodrico had a nice trip in third place, stuck to the rails and took the lead on turning for home and then fought well under his limit weight (55kg) for second. Goathland raced outside the leader (Samadoubt), went deep rounding the home turn and kept battling on well for third. Brimham Rocks was fifth on the rails and battled on for (3.3 lengths) fourth while Samadoubt again led, went wide nearing the home turn (looking for better going) and then battled in the straight for (4.6 lengths) fifth.