O’Shea had picked to take the signals off Archives after the foal dashed too savagely when down the course at his past begin in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude and it demonstrated a victory.
Scratchings had decreased the field from 12 to six, yet that didn’t keep a speed fight ahead of schedule, with four gallopers competing for the front.
James McDonald was substance to camp four-profound on the pace, keeping the enormous child of Helmet in a musicality until they turned for home.
