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.
The Reiver and Rataplan passed Sittingbourne at the turn, with West Australian closing in steadily. Butler moved the favorite to challenge The Reiver a furlong from the finish, and West Australian won by three lengths with the others finishing far apart.