The well-supported Guard Of Honour enjoyed a good trip in third place on the rails after beginning well from his inside barrier (1). He moved up well on straightening, hit the front at the 100m and then fought back gamely to score in a photo. The $61 outsider Flash Fibian settled second last place in the 11-horse, commenced a good run in the centre of the track at the 300m and came with a very good late finish to just miss for a promising first up second. Hair Trigger settled in sixth place (three wide with cover). He moved up nicely on turning for home, challenged at the 100m and then battled well for a close up third. The favourite Tango Rain crossed smartly from barrier ten to lead, but was then pressured in front (by Legerity). He held the front until 200m and then weakened to finish (3.2 lengths) sixth, albeit a sound effort considering his early efforts.