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 triumphes 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 excellence 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 consistent. He's got a lot of capability, however he's often the bridesmaid. We sent him hurdling through the winter season, more to strengthen him up than anything.


"He was provided an exceptional trip. I'm never confident with him as he's often come out second best, but to be fair he not did anything incorrect today.


"He could choose the mile-and-a-half handicap at Ascot and potentially the Ebor later, why not, he may stay that far, he keeps a bit back."


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


The big summer season masterpiece could likewise 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 lawn for 90,000 guineas, he will require to step up in journey should he go following a length win over 6 furlongs, however he does have form 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 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 just his 2nd winner of the year when Organ (9-1) prevailed in the Betfred "Join Our Sports Club" Fillies' Handicap.