Stressfree Victory Proves Enjoyable For O ´ Meara.

Stressfree set up 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 only had 3 victories to his name on the Flat before this, which does not reflect the level of his ability, and aimed 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 stated: "He wasn't winning out of turn, he's been extremely consistent. He's got a lot of capability, but he's often the bridesmaid. We sent him hurdling through the winter season, more to toughen him up than anything.


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


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


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


The huge summertime masterpiece might 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 backyard for 90,000 guineas, he will need to step up in journey ought to he go following a length win over six furlongs, however he does have kind over 7.


"It's rather psychological, my dad died four years ago today so he's absolutely looking down," said 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 saddled simply his 2nd winner of the year when Organ (9-1) dominated in the Betfred "Join Our Sports Club" Fillies' Handicap.