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 three victories to his name on the Flat before this, which does not show the level of his ability, and aimed 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 said: "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 toughen him up than anything.


"He was given an outstanding trip. I'm never positive with him as he's typically come out second best, but to be reasonable he did absolutely nothing incorrect today.


"He might choose 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 huge summer masterpiece might likewise 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 lawn for 90,000 guineas, he will require to step up in trip must he go following a length win over six furlongs, however he does have type over 7.


"It's rather psychological, my father died 4 years ago today so he's certainly looking down," stated Liz Cash, who owns the horse together with her mother.


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