The Godolphin-raced gelding Isaurian scored a smart first-up win, his sixth win from 16 starts and his second at stakes level. He went forward from barrier 9 and settled in fourth place (one off the rails with a trail) tracking a quick tempo. He moved up well on straightening, took the lead at the 100m and then fought back to win well. The consistent Scallopini went well resuming here. He settled back in sixth place, following the eventual winner, before improving on turning for home. He moved up well to challenge at the 100m and then kept fighting well for a good second. Fiery Heights went to the front, was pressured by the favourite (Spurcraft) in the mid-stages, grabbed an advantage at the 200m and did well in holding on for third with Niccanova making late ground along the rails, without threatening, for fourth. Spurcraft faded over the latter stages to finish (6.2 lengths) sixth, looking tested by the step up to 1200m here.