The progressive Cardano got his game head back in front by putting up a career best effort at Newmarket under Richard Kingscote.
Always well placed in a moderately run race, Richard asked Cardano to join issue two out, led one out and then battled bravely to the line, winning by a short head in a photo finish.
The first time cheekpieces probably made the difference in such a tight race, but this young horse is still improving.
Click this to watch his win again