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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 five-year-old just had 3 victories to his name on the Flat before this, which does not show 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 said: "He wasn't winning out of turn, he's been extremely constant. He's got a great deal 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 provided an exceptional trip. I'm never confident with him as he's typically come out second best, however to be fair he did nothing incorrect today.


"He could opt for the mile-and-a-half handicap at Ascot and potentially the Ebor later on, why not, he may remain that far, he keeps a little bit back."


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


The huge summertime showpiece 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 yard for 90,000 guineas, he will need to step up in trip ought to he go following a length win over 6 furlongs, but he does have type over 7.


"It's quite psychological, my daddy died 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 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 second winner of the year when Organ (9-1) dominated in the Betfred "Join Our Sports Club" Fillies' Handicap.