Stressfree Victory Proves Enjoyable For O ´ Meara.
Stressfree set up a trip to Royal Ascot in lastly getting his head in front in the Betfred "Play Fred's ₤ 5 Million" Handicap at Haydock.
David O'Meara's five-year-old only had 3 triumphes to his name on the Flat before this, which does not reflect the level of his capability, and sought to have a mountain to climb up as Kildare Legend kicked clear off the front.
But Danny Tudhope timed it to excellence on the 11-2 shot to win by a neck and the Duke of Edinburgh Handicap now beckons.
O'Meara stated: "He wasn't triumphing of turn, he's been really constant. He's got a great deal of capability, but he's often the bridesmaid. We sent him hurdling through the winter, more to strengthen him up than anything.
"He was given an excellent trip. I'm never positive with him as he's frequently come out second best, however to be reasonable he did absolutely nothing wrong today.
"He could go for the mile-and-a-half handicap at Ascot and perhaps the Ebor later on, why not, he may remain that far, he keeps a bit back."
Stressfree got up late under Danny Tudhope (Martin Rickett/PA)
The big summertime masterpiece might also be on the cards for Mick Appleby's Kodi Lion (5-1) following a precise win in the Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Reverence Handicap.
Bought out of Ed Walker's yard for 90,000 guineas, he will require to step up in journey needs to he go following a length win over 6 furlongs, but he does have type over 7.
"It's quite emotional, my father passed away four years ago today so he's certainly looking down," said Liz Cash, who owns the horse together with her mom.
"If he increases enough in the weights we'll take a look at the seven-furlong race (Buckingham Palace) at Ascot."
Ed Bethell's Oolong Poobong (4-1) was cheered home by a raucous crowd to win the Betfred "Join Our Sports Club" Fillies' Handicap, while Martyn Meade saddled just his 2nd winner of the year when Organ (9-1) prevailed in the Betfred "Join Our Sports Club" .