The GI Canadian International at Woodbine Oct. 16 is a potential next port of call for Dartmouth (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) following his creditable effort in defeat in the G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. at Ascot. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained 4-year-old provided the Queen with a Royal Ascot winner in the year of her 90th birthday when landing last month's G2 Hardwicke S., but had to make do with minor honours on his return to the Berkshire circuit as Hardwicke runner-up Highland Reel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) dominated from the front. Stoute was pleased with the performance of his charge and it seems likely the Royal silks will be seen on foreign soil at least once before the end of the campaign.
“I think he ran very creditably, he just didn't get going in time,” said the Newmarket handler. “We know what he is– he's solid–and he could have a good autumn. There are lots of options. The Canadian International would be favoured and then there's Hong Kong, Australia and Santa Anita [Breeders' Cup Nov. 4-5]. Let's determine the next step, which may well be Canada.”
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