Stressfree Victory Proves Enjoyable For O ´ Meara.
Stressfree established 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 just had 3 success to his name on the Flat before this, which does not show the level of his capability, and sought to have a mountain to climb 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 winning out of turn, he's been really consistent. He's got a lot of ability, but he's typically the bridesmaid. We sent him hurdling through the winter season, more to toughen him up than anything.
"He was given an exceptional trip. I'm never ever positive with him as he's frequently come out second best, however to be reasonable he did absolutely nothing incorrect today.
"He could opt for the mile-and-a-half handicap at Ascot and perhaps the Ebor later, why not, he may stay that far, he keeps a little bit back."
Stressfree got up late under Danny Tudhope (Martin Rickett/PA)
The huge summer season masterpiece could also be on the cards for Mick Appleby's Kodi Lion (5-1) following a specific 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 must he go following a length win over six furlongs, but he does have kind over 7.
"It's rather psychological, my dad died 4 years ago today so he's definitely 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 just his second winner of the year when Organ (9-1) dominated in the Betfred "Join Our Sports Club" Fillies' Handicap.