Despite conceding weight to his seven opponents , Diophon started favourite for the Hopeful Stakes at Newmarket in early October .
Despite conceding weight to his seven opponents , Diophon sustained his first defeat as he was beaten a head into second place by the previously unraced Woodend .
Despite conceding weight to his seven opponents , Diophon started favourite for the Hopeful Stakes at Newmarket in early October but sustained his first defeat as he was beaten a head into second place by the previously unraced Woodend .