Racing:Soldier's Tale landed a well-judged punt in a thrilling renewal of the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Johnny Murtagh conjured a tremendous late surge from his mount, who was eventually sent off at 9-1, to deny Australian raider Takeover Target (8-1) in the dying strides.
Richard Hannon's 14-1 chance Asset was always prominent and came back for more once coming under pressure to claim third.
King's Stand Stakes heroine Miss Andretti was weak in the market beforehand and faded alarmingly after showing up well throughout the first few furlongs.
Maraahel scooped connections another big pot when landing the Hardwicke Stakes for the second year in succession.
Sir Michael Stoute's battle-hardened entire travelled powerfully for Richard Hills and took a length or so out of his field when hitting the front shortly after entering the straight.
Scorpion took a while to hit top gear but looked a massive danger inside the distance as Mick Kinane conjured a sustained drive from Aidan O'Brien's heavily-backed 4-5 favourite.
However, Hills had kept a little extra up his sleeve and Maraahel was not for passing, eventually landing odds of 100-30 by half a length.
Jane Chapple-Hyam's Mighty ran his usual sound race to claim third, a further two and a half lengths behind the principals.
In the first race of the day Maze showed real determination to land a thrilling victory in the Chesham Stakes. Partnered by Royston Ffrench, the Bryan Smart-trained juvenile took up the running shortly after passing the two-furlong pole before fighting off a host of pursuers.
In a race of changing complexion, in which many experienced traffic problems, 11-2 chance Maze had just enough left in the tank to hold off runner-up Pegasus Again by a neck.
Back in third, just another neck away, was the Barry Hills-trained 15-8 favourite Feared In Flight.