Trainer Bryan Smart has the Group One at Longchamp on October 2 in mind for the six-year-old after he bounced back to form in this Listed race in tremendous style despite giving weight all-round.
Powering up the stands rail, he had Duchess Dora and Dinkum Diamond in close proximity through the final furlong, but was not for passing.
Tangerine Trees (10-1) was having his first run since finishing last of 19 in the King Stand's Stakes at Royal Ascot, but earlier in the season he had won the Palace House Stakes at Newmarket.
"That was some performance. I'm really delighted. My worry was the 7lb penalty because he had to run to 112 to beat them and he did," said Smart.
"We've had a few niggly problems with him, but we've ironed them out now. I must give credit to Tom (Eaves). He was determined to get that rail early on. I know they've moved off it because when they've got to the crowd the horse has seen the brollies and didn't want to go near them.
That was a right performance and our 60th winner of the year. Things are going grand. He's in the Abbaye. I'll talk to the owner but we might as well place him in that. We'll keep him fresh for that."
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