The Chris Waller-prepared six-year-old was too strong at the finish for stablemate Bonny Ezra ($5.50) by half a neck with Alakahan ($5) a short head back in third. Race favourite Military Mission ($1.95F) …

Seasoned stayer Alakahan will have an important gear change in the Winter Cup as Richard and Will Freedman bid to coax him back to winning form. The gelding finished fourth in …

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have been in fine form, and they are looking to continue their winning momentum. Promising young stayer Military Mission will get a prime opportunity to showcase …