Racing

Order Of St George denied another Ascot Gold Cup

Aidan O’Brien’s charge pipped at the post by Big Orange in photo finish at Royal Ascot

James Doyle and Big Orange hold off the late surge of Order of St George in the Ascot Gold Cup. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters
James Doyle and Big Orange hold off the late surge of Order of St George in the Ascot Gold Cup. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters
Thu Jun 22 2017 - 16:43

Big Orange repelled the late thrust of defending champion Order Of St George to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.

Trained by Michael Bell and ridden by James Doyle in the absence of the injured Frankie Dettori, the 5-1 shot was towards the head of affairs throughout and showed incredible heart to hold the fast-finishing 5-6 favourite right on the line.

Last year’s St Leger hero Harbour Law kept on well for third.