Such is Frankel's dominance in his own sport that the comparisons tend to be made with athletes from outside of his own species, such as 0.49-furlong runner Usain Bolt, record-breaking swimmer Michael Phelps or the hitherto-peerless Mohammed Ali.
But Rock of Gibraltar, ridden by Michael Kinane, tucked in confidently at the back of the pack, apparently certain that a kick during the final furlong would be enough.