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Godolphin colt just denies favourite Hoo Ya Mal at Doncaster.
Noble Truth clung on for victory in a thrilling renewal of the Cazoo Flying Scotsman Stakes at Doncaster.
Charlie Appleby's charge looked a winner in waiting when third behind the high-class Lusail on his Newmarket debut in June – and duly got off the mark on his return to the July Course a few weeks later.
Having finished only fourth in last month's Acomb Stakes at York, the Kingman colt was a 9-1 shot to get back on the winning trail in this Listed event which was won by the brilliant Frankel 11 years ago.
Always travelling strongly in the hands of William Buick, Noble Truth navigated his way to the lead before being strongly pressed by Andrew Balding's 2-1 favourite Hoo Ya Mal in the last strides.
The pair flashed by the post almost as one, but the judge confirmed the Godolphin runner had won by a nose.
He obviously won nicely at Newmarket and disappointed the last day for no apparent reason," said Appleby's assistant, Alex Merriam.
"He settled nicely today and we're pleased with him.
"I've had a quick chat with Charlie. There are no immediate plans, but we'll stick to seven furlongs at the minute and just see where we go when we get home."