 The race was delayed by over 6 minutes due to fractious horses and a damaged wheel to one of the favoured runners.After being slow away, Butcher moved forward to lead, and soon after took a trail behind one of the other favourites, Baileys Dream.In an exciting finish, Butcher used the passing lane to pass Baileys Dream, with Report for Duty third for Anthony Butt (who was trying for 3 wins in a row in the NZ Cup).