Well performed nine-year-old Rock Magic, having his first start for 12 months, showed his class in winning here, his 16th win and his ninth at stakes level. He began well but was caught deep in sixth place before improving at the home turn. He challenged halfway down the straight, hit the front shortly afterwards and then fought back gamely under his top weight (58.5 kg) to win well. Electric Light, the only mare in the field, settled near the tail of the ten-horse field, looked for a run between runners on straightening, got a late split and then finished quickly for second in a smart effort. Durandal, a stablemate of the winner, had a nice trip in third place, challenged at the 200m and then battled strongly for a close-up third.