ASCOT (England), June 19: Mr Dinos, the 3-1 second favourite ridden by Derby-winning jockey Kieren Fallon, galloped to a six-length victory in the Ascot Gold Cup on Thursday.

Second place in the 12-strong field went to gallant veteran Persian Punch, a 20-1 chance ridden by Martin Dwyer. Pole Star (12-1), the mount of Pat Eddery, plugged on to be third.

The disappointment of the race was Mamool, the 5-2 favourite ridden by Frankie Dettori for the Godolphin team of Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai. The four-year-old ran out of steam in the final two furlongs (400 metres) and could do no better than fifth.

Result 1. Mr Dinos 3-1 (ridden by Kieren Fallon) 2. Persian Punch 20-1 (Martin Dwyer) 3. Pole Star 12-1 (Pat Eddery)

12 ran.

Distances: six lengths, 3/4 of a length

Winner owned by C.Shiacolas and trained in England by Paul Cole.

Value to winner: 145,000 sterling ($242,200)—Reuters