A total of 39 horses remain in the John Smith's Cup at York on Saturday at the five-day confirmation stage.
Red Fort, who foiled a major plunge on Promotion at Royal Ascot, looks set to clash with the Queen's horse again on the Knavesmire after both stood their ground.
The pair head Ladbrokes' market on the race at 4-1 and 6-1 respectively.
The latter's trainer Sir Michael Stoute holds a strong hand with third-favourite Lord Mayor still a possible, although he needs four to come out to make the cut.
Luca Cumani landed a big handicap at Haydock at the weekend and bids for the double with Starry Lodge.
Sir Mark Prescott has taken out Foreign Affairs but has left in Coat Of Honour as he seeks his third success in the race following Foreign Affairs three years ago and Pasternak, who landed a monumental punt in 1997.
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