Darren Weir-trained filly Sopressa advanced quickly after a promising win in a Kyneton maiden (1887m) on 7 March to take out this Group Three race in most impressive fashion. She began well from her inside barrier (1) and settled nicely in fifth place on the rails before switching deeper nearing the 600m. She moved up well at the home turn, dashed to the front at the 200m and then drew away to score by just over four lengths, running the 1800m out strongly. Earth Angel settled back in ninth place, saved ground between runners, coming to the home turn, got a split at the 200m and then ran on well to grab second from the New Zealand-trained filly Belle Du Nord who had been handy all the way before challenging at the home turn and then held on well for third, a head further back. The favourite, the Godolphin-raced filly Harmattan raced in seventh place, switched into clear running at the home turn and then battled on for sixth, beaten six lengths.