Stressfree Victory Proves Enjoyable For O ´ Meara.

Stressfree established a trip 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 show the level of his capability, and looked 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 said: "He wasn't triumphing of turn, he's been very constant. He's got a lot of capability, however he's often the bridesmaid. We sent him hurdling through the winter season, more to toughen him up than anything.


"He was given an excellent trip. I'm never confident with him as he's frequently come out second best, but to be reasonable he did nothing wrong today.


"He could opt for 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 huge summer showpiece might also 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 lawn for 90,000 guineas, he will require to step up in journey must he go following a length win over 6 furlongs, but he does have type over 7.


"It's quite emotional, my father died 4 years ago today so he's absolutely looking down," said Liz Cash, who owns the horse together with her mom.


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