Local boy Paul Hanagan had a day to remember at Haydock Park when he booted home a 749-1 treble, highlighted by Anna Pavlova’s victory in the £100,000 totepool Silver Bowl.

No racecourse generates greater betting turnover than Ascot during its Royal Meeting and so it was apt that Partners In Jazz landed a gamble in the totesport Victoria Cup, the feature event as racing returned following a gap of a year and a half for redevelopment.

Ascot racecourse will finally open its gates again on Saturday when a restricted crowd of 11,000 people will get to see the new grandstand close up.

OUT AFTER DARK has been slashed into favouritism for Saturday’s totesport Ayr Gold Cup after trainer Clive Cox confirmed him firmly on course for the Scottish dash.

Out After Dark has been slashed into favouritism for Saturday’s totesport Ayr Gold Cup after trainer Clive Cox confirmed him firmly on course for the Scottish dash.