Brett Cavanough-trained sprinter The Monstar took his record to 12 wins and 13 placings from 46 starts in taking out his first Group win and his third stakes success in scoring here. He showed his customary pace and soon crossed to the lead. He then settled nicely at a reasonable tempo and kept fighting back when challenged in the straight to score a game win, again showing his liking for affected going. Progressive Darren Weir-trained filly Platinum Angel raced in sixth place (between runners), got a split at the 300m, challenged at the 200m and battled gamely for a good second, later surviving a protest from connections of Calanda. He had a nice trip from his good barrier (3) racing in third place on the rails, before getting through to challenge shortly after straightening. He then kept battling on well for a close-up third. Connections protested unsuccessfully against the runner-up for interference over the latter stages.