 He reversed the Craven form with Emperor Jones and Wharf, and proved the best of the British colts, but was no match for the French champion, Zafonic, who beat him into second place by three and a half lengths.His performance led to his being sent off 4/7 favourite for the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh.He took the lead inside the final furlong and stayed on strongly to hold off the late challenge of the Vincent O'Brien-trained Fatherland by a head.