Hannon’s explanation from his website:-
The eagerly-awaited rematch with stablemate Dick Turpin did not materialise, as the alarm bells were ringing for Dick Turpin as early as half-way.
Hannon added:"It was too firm for Dick Turpin. He looked great, but he does want a bit of juice in the ground and he never let himself down in the race, while they did not go very fast and he really wants an end-to-end gallop. Fortunately, Ryan (Moore) looked after him when he saw that he was beaten, so we will see how he is during the week, because John Manley (owner) is keen to still run in the Prix d’Ispahan in France next Sunday if we get a bit of ground."