ED McMahon harbours no great hopes of Impassive securing the Lichfield handler successive victories in today’s lucrative Weatherbys Super Sprint at Newbury.

JOHNNY MURTAGH and David Wachman shared a two-year-old double at Dundalk last night, highlighted by the victory of Winning Flag in the featured Star Appeal Stakes, a listed event over seven furlongs.

Ed McMahon wore a look of vindication as Temple Meads set off a memorable afternoon at Newbury for the Staffordshire trainer today.

Godolphin’s Saamidd made a most impressive racecourse debut at Newbury as he streaked seven lengths clear of the field.