Stressfree Victory Proves Enjoyable For O ´ Meara.
Stressfree set up a journey 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 show the level of his ability, and looked to have a mountain to climb as Kildare Legend kicked clear off the front.
But Danny Tudhope timed it to perfection 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 consistent. He's got a lot of ability, however he's often the bridesmaid. We sent him hurdling through the winter season, more to toughen him up than anything.
"He was offered an excellent ride. I'm never ever positive with him as he's frequently come out second best, but to be reasonable he did nothing incorrect today.
"He might choose the mile-and-a-half handicap at Ascot and potentially the Ebor later, why not, he might stay that far, he keeps a little bit back."
Stressfree got up late under Danny Tudhope (Martin Rickett/PA)
The big summertime masterpiece could also be on the cards for Mick Appleby's Kodi Lion (5-1) following a well-defined win in the Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Reverence Handicap.
Bought out of Ed Walker's backyard for 90,000 guineas, he will require to step up in trip ought to he go following a length win over 6 furlongs, however he does have kind over 7.
"It's quite psychological, my father passed away 4 years ago today so he's definitely looking down," Cash, who owns the horse together with her mother.
"If he goes up 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 simply his second winner of the year when Organ (9-1) dominated in the Betfred "Join Our Sports Club" Fillies' Handicap.