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Johnny Murtagh conjured a tremendous late surge from his mount, who was eventually sent off at 9-1, to deny Australian raider Takeover Target (8-1) in the dying strides.

Richard Hannon's 14-1 chance Asset was always prominent and came back for more once coming under pressure to claim third.

King's Stand Stakes heroine Miss Andretti was weak in the market beforehand and faded alarmingly after showing up well throughout the first few furlongs.

Lee Freedman's Miss Andretti spearheaded the early dash along with compatriots Magnus and Takeover Target, but the writing was on the wall for the first-named pair some way from home.

The same could not be said for Takeover Target, who poked his nose in front at the quarter-mile point and powered on gamely as challengers queued up in behind.

Red Clubs briefly took over before flattening out, and Takeover Target looked to have done enough to grab his second victory at the Royal meeting after last year's success in the King's Stand.

But Murtagh was at his forceful best on board Jeremy Noseda's winner, forcing his head in front in the shadow of the post.

The official winning margin was a head, with Asset a further half-length away in third.