Japanese invader Iide Kenshin was sent right to the front, getting the initial quarter mile in 23.51 before fading just 3 furlongs into the contest. American entrant Strike the Deal took over the lead at this point, getting the half in 46.25 and 3/4 in 1:10.87 , while Honour Devil sat in stalking position third and Royal Vintage sat in mid pack sixth. Entering the stretch, jockey John Murtagh aboard Honour Devil found running room and took over the lead at the 1/4 pole. Stablemate Royal Vintage put in a rally of his own but was no match for Honour Devil, who cruised under the line 4 1/4 lengths clear in a time of 1:48.60 over the fast track, completing the 1-2 exacta for Mike de Kock. It was another 3 3/4 lengths back to late-running Cocoa Beach third.
Ted Durcan aboard Cocoa Beach said, "She ran extremely well but she lacked that bit of early pace to hold her position and in hindsight the number one draw was more of a hindrance than a help but once she got clear, she ran on well."
Results chart - from Emirates Racing Authority
