Stressfree Victory Proves Enjoyable For O ´ Meara.

Stressfree established a trip to Royal Ascot in finally 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 sought 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 stated: "He wasn't winning out of turn, he's been really consistent. He's got a lot of ability, however 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 often come out second best, however to be reasonable he not did anything wrong today.


"He might choose the mile-and-a-half handicap at Ascot and potentially the Ebor later, 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 could likewise be on the cards for Mick Appleby's Kodi Lion (5-1) following a specific win in the Betfred Berry House Reverence Handicap.


Bought out of Ed Walker's yard for 90,000 guineas, he will require to step up in trip must he go following a length win over 6 furlongs, but he does have type over 7.


"It's rather emotional, my father passed away 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 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 simply his 2nd winner of the year when Organ (9-1) dominated in the Betfred "Join Our Sports Club" Fillies' Handicap.