Glorious Goodwood 2016: War primed for Vintage mission

David Metcalf | July 25, 2016

War Decree can triumph in Vintage Stakes battle

War Decree lost little in defeat when runner-up last time out and can get back to winning ways in the Group 2 Vintage at Goodwood (14.35).

The colt hails from the all-conquering yard of Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien and created a good impression when scoring on debut at Leopardstown.

War Decree stayed on strongly to beat Orderofthegarter by 1 1/2 lengths and the pair pulled five lengths clear of the third home.

It was a most taking performance which suggested the two-year-old was an above-average sort who needed keeping firmly onside and that view was confirmed when War Decree finished runner-up in the Group 2 Superlative Stakes at Newmarket earlier in the month.

Plenty more to come

The son of War Front looked all over the winner when produced to take up the running inside the last by jockey Ryan Moore but Boynton rallied well to get back-up and prevail by 3/4 of a length.

War Decree still showed distinct signs of greenness and now receives 3lb from the winner.

With the prospect of plenty more improvement looking assured, and the stable in flying form, that should be enough to see War Decree gain his revenge.