Stressfree Victory Proves Enjoyable For O ´ Meara.

Stressfree established 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 just had 3 success to his name on the Flat before this, which does not reflect the level of his ability, and wanted 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 triumphing of turn, he's been extremely consistent. He's got a great deal of capability, but he's typically the bridesmaid. We sent him hurdling through the winter, more to toughen him up than anything.


"He was given an outstanding ride. I'm never confident with him as he's frequently come out second best, however to be reasonable he did 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 bit back."


Stressfree got up late under Danny Tudhope (Martin Rickett/PA)


The huge summer season masterpiece might likewise 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 need to step up in trip must he go following a length win over 6 furlongs, however he does have type over 7.


"It's quite psychological, my dad passed away 4 years ago today so he's certainly looking down," stated Liz Cash, who owns the horse together with her mom.


"If he increases enough in the weights we'll look at the seven-furlong race (Buckingham Palace) at Ascot."


Ed Bethell's Oolong (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 2nd winner of the year when Organ (9-1) dominated in the Betfred "Join Our Sports Club" Fillies' Handicap.