The favourite Verry Elleegant, who was having her third run this preparation since winning the ATC Australian Oaks (Gr 1, 2400m) in April, settled back in second last place in the eight-horse field before improving (wide) from the 600m. She then put in a good run in the centre of the track, coming with a late bid to grab a last stride win. Samadoubt was smartly away as usual and went to the front. He then travelled nicely at a reasonable tempo before lifting the pace from the 600m. He still held an advantage halfway down the straight, only being caught on the post for second, beaten a nose. Life Less Ordinary began well and was better placed than expected, racing in third spot on the rails. He got into clear running on turning for home and then battled on quite well for third after seeming to have had every chance. Tally was sixth to the home turn and then fought on for (1.9 lengths) fourth when having his second run back.