Stradivarius will race on after his gallant effort in defeat in the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup.
John and Thady Gosden's stayer thrilled the crowd with his late charge in the feature race, but he could not quite overhaul younger rival Kyprios.
Just a neck separated the principals as they flashed past the post, with Stradivarius narrowly conceding his unbeaten track record. Racegoers applauded him as the made his return at the picturesque venue, but connections confirmed they will have the chance to see him again this season.
