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Moonlight Bay finished half a length clear to win the Ascot Gold Cup.

Moonlight Bay settled in sixth place, one off the rails following a solid tempo (first 1200m 1:12.65).

She was under riding rounding the home turn but responded well from the 200m, running on late to score a sound half length win.

Finnegans Gold raced outside the leader (Doubtable) at a good pace, got to a narrow lead at the 200m and then kept fighting on for a sound second.

Doubtable led a set a strong pace, leading the field until the 200m before battling on well for third.

The favourite Angel Of Mercy ($2.40) began quickly from her wide barrier (15) and soon crossed to obtain a great run in fourth place, one out and one back. But she only plugged on turning for home and dropped out to finish a disappointing five and a half lengths eleventh.