Buccellati is soon to be on his travels again to contest the Hong Kong Vase.

Andrew Balding's charge was sixth in the Sha Tin feature last year and finished third behind Champs Elysees and Jukebox Jury at Woodbine on his latest start.

"He ran well in Canada where the ground had dried up a lot and was probably a bit too quick for him him. He's been invited to Hong Kong for the Vase and that's where he'll head the second week in December," Balding confirmed.

"He was sixth last year and I think he's improved since then. He hasn't had as arduous a campaign either but it's going to be a stronger race than last year.

"He's in pretty good shape and seems to enjoy the travelling, he takes it all in his stride."