It’s Somewhat has hung on to win the $3 million Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick.

The Godolphin gelding with Zac Purton aboard pushed forward early during the Group One race and fought off a late charge from Happy Clapper.

Sense of Occasion came third.

It’s Somewhat was $31 when gates opened whilst Le Romain jumped as favourite with Sportsbet.com.au at $5.50.

Results:

Doncaster Mile results:

1st: It’s Somewhat
2nd: Happy Clapper
3rd: Sense Of Occasion
4th: Palentino

— Just Horse Racing (@justhorseracing) April 1, 2017

Replay:

It’s Somewhat leads throughout for an upset victory in the G1 #DoncasterMile at #Randwick! #TheChampionships pic.twitter.com/Zb7R2bdLYM

— Sky Racing (@SkyRacingAU) April 1, 2017