TEN OUT OF TEN FOR TONY

It was an afternoon of redemption for Ten Bob Tony, who came out on top to win the Betfred John of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock.

After a disappointing performance in his last run out and having gelded since, the four year old did not disappoint in his first race since November of last year.

It wouldn’t come as straightforward as initially expected though, after a lengthy stewards’ enquiry into a caution William Buick received/ eventually confirmed the win for Ed Walker.

Under the experienced hand of Buick, the Chestnut Gelding took the group three title by a head, Kinross placing second.

It was a day of jubilation for trainer Ed Walker, who completed a stakes-race treble with Ten Bob Tony’s run.

Walker, who was in York that day, was relieved though with the result.

He said: “That was an awful wait.

“Without sounding spoilt, it was so important he won.

“Ten Bob Tony was Simon Sadler’s first ever horse and now he’s come into the game in quite a big way.

“He had his first stakes winner in Qilin Queen in a Listed race at Newbury on Lockinge day and then he (Ten Bob Tony) came along for his first Group-race win.” written by Holly White