Mark Newnham-trained gelding Shadow Hero followed his late-closing third in the Dulcify Quality (Listed, 1500m) at this track a fortnight ago with an impressive victory, advancing to 1800m here. He settled back in seventh place on the rails, tracking a good tempo before easing into clear running rounding the home turn. He raced to the front at the 200m and then drew away to score easily, now looking firmly on a path towards the Victoria Derby (Gr 1, 2500m). Subedar raced towards the tail of the field, improved along the inner at the home turn, went to fourth at the 200m and then battled on nicely to take second. Quick Thinker settled in fifth place, on the rails, was shuffled back a bit nearing the home turn before taking a split on straightening. He then kept battling on quite well to take third. Just Thinkin' settled in third place before moving up to the leader (Rhaegar) who had set a solid pace, coming to the home turn. He briefly got to the front approaching the 200m and then battled on for (4.5 lengths) fourth.