Having his third run this preparation after winning the Packer Plate (Gr 3, 2000m) at Randwick in April, The Chosen One staged a very good staying effort in winning here. He settled just beyond midfield in the 13-horse field before improving nicely from the 600m. He switched widest of all on straightening, went to fourth at the 200m and then finished too well to score a very good win. The British stayer Prince Of Arran ran a great race in his return to Australia. He began well and raced in fifth place before moving up well (deep) coming to the home turn. He took the lead at the 200m and then fought gamely under 58kg for second in a bold performance. Sully was handily placed in fourth spot before improving well nearing the home turn. He challenged on straightening and then battled very well for third. Wall Of Fire raced back in seventh place, improved from the 600m, was in a challenging position at the 300m and then held on well for fourth just in front of Hang Man who kept battling on nicely for fifth.