Mighty Stradivarius wins a third Gold Cup Stradivarius has claimed a third successive Ascot Gold Cup with a brilliant 10-length victory on day three at Royal Ascot.
Cross Counter, Prince Of Arran in Gold Cup Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter and dual Melbourne Cup placegetter Prince Of Arran are among star stayer Stradivarius' rivals in the Royal Ascot Gold Cup.
Cross Counter to take on Stradivarius Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter is on course to clash with Stradivarius in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.