Ayers Rock almost bought up an early stable double, for the Mathrick yard when the runner attempted unsuccessfully to fight off a late claim by Crafty Devil in a BM 64 handicap over 2000m ridden by Jake Noonan.
Taking up the running in the early stages it was Ayres Rock going for home, before kicking many lengths clear in advance of the competitors until Crafty Devil streaked down the outside of proceedings to claim the runner by a length on the line leaving Sudden Moment third on this occasion.