Stressfree Victory Proves Enjoyable For O ´ Meara.

Stressfree set up 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 triumphes to his name on the Flat before this, which does not show the level of his ability, and looked to have a mountain to climb up 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 stated: "He wasn't winning out of turn, he's been really constant. He's got a great deal of capability, however he's often the bridesmaid. We sent him hurdling through the winter, more to strengthen him up than anything.


"He was given an excellent trip. I'm never positive 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 might remain that far, he keeps a little bit back."


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


The huge summer season showpiece could also be on the cards for Mick Appleby's Kodi Lion (5-1) following a specific win in the Betfred Supports Jack Berry House .


Bought out of Ed Walker's yard for 90,000 guineas, he will need to step up in trip ought to he go following a length win over six furlongs, however he does have form over 7.


"It's rather emotional, my daddy passed away four years ago today so he's definitely looking down," stated Liz Cash, who owns the horse together with her mother.


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