Gary Moore-trained colt Paquirri, a $51 chance, broke through for his first win in five starts, doing so in Group class, seemingly hitting best form by racing in blinkers (for first time). He settled in a nice spot, fifth (on the rails) from his inside barrier, before easing into clear running at the 200m. He challenged at the 100m and went on to score quite impressively. Legend Of Condor was smartly away and raced outside the leader (Ennis Hill), got to the front at the 200m and then fought on well for a good second. The well-supported Chris Waller-trained Lean Mean Machine raced in sixth place, one off the rails, improved on passing the 300m and kept battling on soundly from that point for third after appearing to have had every chance.