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 only had 3 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 up 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 winning out of turn, he's been very consistent. He's got a great deal of ability, but he's frequently the bridesmaid. We sent him hurdling through the winter season, more to strengthen him up than anything.
"He was provided an exceptional ride. I'm never ever positive with him as he's frequently come out second best, however to be fair he did absolutely nothing incorrect today.
"He could choose the mile-and-a-half handicap at Ascot and perhaps the Ebor later on, 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 summertime masterpiece might also be on the cards for Mick Appleby's Kodi Lion (5-1) following a clear-cut 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 journey ought to he go following a length win over six furlongs, but he does have type over 7.
"It's quite psychological, my father died 4 years ago today so he's certainly looking down," said Liz Cash, who owns the horse together with her mom.
"If he goes up enough in the weights we'll 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.