York explodes as Stradivarius and Dettori land epic Cup victory
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Stradivarius won the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup. It was his 16th Group race success of his astonishing career and took his earnings past £3 million. He was beaten twice by the runner-up, Spanish Mission. Trainer John Gosden is considering retirement. The Melbourne Cup beckons for Spanish mission. The Doncaster Cup is a possibility and there is Champions Day. Andrew Balding's wife admits she thought they had got him. New customers get £30 in free bets. 6 x £5 bet token is redeemable on horse racing only. Free bets are redeemables on horses only and non-withdrawable.