There was a memorable battle down the straight in the Silver Jubilee Cup with the final verdict going to Lucky Nine.

Heavyweight jockey James Nevin is riding the crest of a wave just two months into the latest chapter of his life after a layoff gave him time to assess his riding career.

Tasmanian trainer Bill Ryan has no qualms admitting he “stole” his recent Mowbray winner Final Verdict from the gelding's breeder Robyn Wishaw of Armidale Stud.

There were doubts about the trip but they were very quickly dispelled as Fame and Glory gave a master class to his rivals in the Gold Cup.