In a shock result, the Western Australian-trained gelding Gatting bounced back after finishing last in a field of five in the Idyllic Prince Stakes (Listed, 1300m) at Belmont on August 31 to take out this Group 1 feature at odds of $101. He began well and enjoyed a good run in third place on the rails before moving up on turning for home. He got to the front at the 200m and then dug deep when challenged to win well. The favourite Mystic Journey had a good trip in fifth place, one off the rails, and looked the winner when she loomed at the 200m but she could not get past Gatting and then fought well for (0.8 lengths) second, her first defeat at her last eight starts. The Queensland Derby (Gr 1, 2400m) winner Mr Quickie raced near the tail of the 15-horse field to the home turn and then caught the eye with his strong late finish to take third in a very good performance, resuming here. Hartnell settled back in the field from a wide barrier (11), tracked up (wide with cover) rounding the home turn before making good ground for (1.8 lengths) fourth. Scales Of Justice raced outside the leader (Gailo Chop) before getting to the front at the 200m. He then battled on well for (2.2 lengths) fifth.