IN a magnificent finish which had many in the packed grandstand roaring themselves hoarse, Big Orange denied Order Of St George a second Gold Cup by a matter of inches on Thursday. It was a truly epic battle with the first two pulling six lengths clear of St Leger winner Harbour Law.

This week has seen James Doyle return to centre stage and he rode another superb race, leading early on the 5/1 winner before allowing him to drop back and follow Quest For More.