Derby winner Desert Crown was thwarted by Hukum in a pulsating renewal of the Brigadier Gerard Stakes.
The pair, both making a belated return to action, went head-to-head for Sandown's Group 3 prize – but the result did not go how many expected.
Desert Crown, last seen scooping the Epsom Classic in June 2022, was sent off the 2-5 favourite to uphold his unbeaten record. And the Racehorse Lotto-backed contest looked to be going to plan as he made a sweeping move to lead at the two furlong pole.
