Racing: Askar Tau struck late to capture the DFS Doncaster Cup for trainer Marcus Tregoning and jockey Ryan Moore.
The four-year-old looked to be short of room at one stage, but once he got a run towards the far rail the 5-2 shot collared Darley Sun (6-1) close home to win by a neck.
Geordieland flattered two furlongs out, only for his challenge to peter out as the 13-8 favourite finished third.
Drill Sergeant made the early running, with Deutschland following his every move.
Darley Sun and Askar Tau were in behind, and Geordieland last of the quintet.
There was little change in the order until three furlongs from home when Darley Sun, the only three-year-old in the race, made his bid for glory.
Askar Tau tried to come between him and Geordieland, but his path was blocked.
Moore managed to steer his mount to the inside and the winner answered his every call to get up inside the final 50 yards and take this historic Group Two prize.
Moore said: "I was held in and the horse has dug me out a hole there. "He put his head down and he knuckled down well.
"It was a better performance than he gave at York - he was off the bridle and he made hard work of it.
"He's won two Group Twos now and hopefully he might step up again."
Tregoning said: "He is getting better and better and is a proper horse. "He is improving all the time and will be even better next year. It is exciting to have a good stayer.
"I think we will look at the Prix du Cadran next (on Arc weekend), and he will probably run as there is not much else for him.
"Heavy or soft ground would be an unknown, but he should handle it.
"The idea is that he will win the Gold Cup next year."
Jamie Osborne, trainer of beaten favourite Geordieland, said: "They were all there with a chance about two out, which suggests they didn't go a very strong pace - a stronger pace suits him better.
"I thought he was in with a squeak at one stage and I'd like to run him again this season.
"I wouldn't mind having a go at the Breeders' Cup Marathon because they'll go quick, and that will suit him.
"We'll also have a look at the French race (the Prix du Cadran at Longchamp)."
Connections of runner-up Darley Sun, trained by David Simcock, were thrilled.
Jenni Simcock, the trainer's wife, said: "David is on a plane to the sales in America and I won't be able to speak to him until about 8 o'clock tonight.
"He thought that he was entitled to take his chance in this, rather than carry top weight in the Mallard - and he was right.
"We think he's going to be a nice horse next year and although he is in the Cesarewitch, I don't really know what David will do with him."