War Decree plans revenge in Goodwood War Decree is out for revenge on his Newmarket conqueror Boynton in Tuesday's Qatar Vintage Stakes at Goodwood. The Aidan O'Brien-trained War Front colt scored on his Leopardstown debut and then lost little in defeat when second in the Superlative Stakes at the July Festival. Kevin Buckley, UK representative for owners Coolmore, said: "Let's not forget that (Newmarket) was only his second start. "The initial reaction after the race was to give him a little more time but, in hindsight, we would like to run him on a similar surface over seven furlongs, hence why the Vintage Stakes came into consideration." Despite Boynton having to shoulder a 3lb penalty for his win in the Superlative, Charlie Appleby is confident the son of More Than Ready can maintain his unbeaten status. "He came out of it (Newmarket) so well. About 20 to 30 minutes after the race, he was walking out of the box and he looked so bright you would have thought he was just walking in," the trainer told www.godolphin.com. "The immediate plan was to wait for the National Stakes at the Curragh in September, but that would be a long wait with a colt who is doing so well. I feel he has come forward again. "In time, I think he will get one mile, no problem, and that's where you will see the improvement. I felt he outstayed War Decree at Newmarket, and even with the penalty (3lb), he is still the one they all have to beat. "He also has the benefit of the Goodwood experience, having won there on his first start, and that must also be in his favour."
