The Reiver and Rataplan moved past Sittingbourne on the turn into the straight, with West Australian moving steadily closer. Butler moved the favorite up to challenge The Reiver a furlong from the finish and West Australian went clear "without the slightest effort" to win by three lengths with the rest of the runners finishing at wide intervals.
As The Reiver and Rataplan entered the straight, they were overtaken by West Australian, who was gaining ground rapidly.  Butler urged his favorite forward to challenge The Reiver a furlong from the finish line, and West Australian won easily by three lengths with the other horses finishing far behind.