Tracked leader in 2nd, travelled well to challenge 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, pushed out to assert 1f out, quickened clear inside final furlong, easily tchd 2/7 and 4/11
Settled behind leaders in 3rd, pushed along and closer on outer 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong op 5/2 tchd 11/4
I Can Fly (1/3), Surrounding (9/4), Waitaki (50/1), Annie Fior (100/1)
The Aidan O'Brien-trained, I CAN FLY is rated 17lb higher than her nearest rival in the market here and should take this contest in her stride following an appearance at the Breeders Cup when running Roaring Lion to a neck on Champions Day in October. Mick Halford's Surrounding, in turn, shouldn't find any difficulty in securing the runner up position ahead of Waitaki.