Kyprios beat Trawlerman in a thrilling Gold Cup duel at Royal Ascot to become only the third horse to regain the title.
The 2022 winner, who missed the race with a serious injury last year, prevailed by a length under Ryan Moore for trainer Aidan O’Brien.
Kyprios, sent off the 11-10 favourite, came out on top after a gripping battle up the home straight, with Sweet William in third.
It was a ninth win in the week’s biggest race for O’Brien, who was described as a “genius” by Michael Tabor, one of the winning owners.
Kyprios hit the front approaching the final furlong and fended off the challenge of Trawlerman, under William Buick for John and Thady Gosden.
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