Princess Zoe not for passing in Sagaro Stakes

Betfair were impressed and cut the winner, who prevailed by a head, to 6-1 from 14s for the Gold Cup

Princess Zoe wins the  Longines Sagaro Stakes on Ascot. Picture: John Walton/PA

Princess Zoe came out on top in a pulsating finish to the Longines Sagaro Stakes at Ascot.

The Tony Mullins-trained mare had to be tough under Joey Sheridan in the closing stages as she was challenged on both sides.