YEATS is a colossus among the stayers and while he suffered a shock defeat in this race last season, he will surely take the world of beating here. Aidan O'Brien's star has enjoyed runaway wins at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, seemingly confirming himself to be as good as ever. If he is within a stone of his best another Group One prize awaits. Kasbah Bliss is a versatile and useful performer who is sure to run his race but last year's winner Le Miracle is harder to fancy. Incanto Dream and Ponte Tresa are both capable performers but Yeats is someway clear of these. It's his to lose.
Incanto Dream (9-4) 6th of 7, 13l behind Kasbah Bliss (8-11) at Longchamp 1m 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept.
Bannaby (FR) (8-11) 2nd of 7, 6l behind Kasbah Bliss (8-11) at Longchamp 1m 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept.
Caudillo (GER) (9-4) 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Ponte Tresa (9-1) at Deauville 1m 7f Grp 2 (1) gs in Aug.
Yeats (IRE) (9-12) Tracked leader, shaken up to lead 2f out, soon in command, comfortably, won at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul beating Tungsten Strike (9-7) by 7l, 8 ran.
Kasbah Bliss (FR) (8-11) won at Longchamp 1m 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept beating Bannaby (8-11) by 6l, 7 ran.
Orion Star (FR) (8-11) 7th of 12, 4l behind Incanto Dream (8-11) at Longchamp 1m 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in Jul.
Green Tango (FR) (9-4) 6th of 10, 8l behind Ponte Tresa (9-1) at Deauville 1m 7f Grp 2 (1) gs in Aug.
Le Miracle (GER) (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakened quickly from 3f out, eased over 1f out, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Yeats (9-2) at Ascot 2m 4f Gold Cup (1) gf in Jun.
Noble Prince (GER) (9-0) 5th of 7, 13l behind Kasbah Bliss (8-11) at Longchamp 1m 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept.
Harbore (FR) (8-11) behind Kasbah Bliss (8-11) at Longchamp 1m 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept, 7 ran.
Ponte Tresa (FR) (9-1) won at Deauville 1m 7f Grp 2 (1) gs in Aug beating Mad Rush (9-4) by a hd, 10 ran.
