British-bred stayer Finche, a solid fourth in last year's Melbourne Cup (Gr, 1, 3200m) showed the benefit of his first-up fifth in the Chelmsford Stakes (Gr 2, 1600m) here a fortnight ago in taking out this Group 3 race in promising fashion. He began well and was given a good trip by Kerrin McEvoy behind the leader (Stampede). He challenged that runner at the 200m and finished a bit too well to score a good win, looking suited to further. Stampede went to the front, set a reasonable tempo and then fought gamely for second, beaten a long neck. Carzoff raced in sixth place, moved up nicely on turning for home and then battled well for third. Grey Lion raced in seventh spot, on the rails, eased deeper on passing the 300m and then kept running on nicely for (1.9 lengths) fourth in a good effort at his second run this preparation.