Philip Robinson's switch from Windsor's evening meeting to partner Kostar at Pontefract paid off with a convincing victory in the Fryston Handicap.

Riley Boys, who is owned by a Hull flower seller, was back in bloom at Beverley yesterday after James Given's charge took the feature race of the day at odds of 7-1.

Jockey Tony Hamilton was in top form at Beverley with a near 63-1 double in the first two races of the day.

Grand Passion booked his place in betdirect.co.uk Lingfield Winter Derby next month with a smooth victory in the dress rehearsal over the course and distance.

Frankie Dettori may be handing over the jockeys’ championship to Jamie Spencer but the popular Italian showed his appetite for winners is as strong as ever with a 24-1 treble at Nottingham.

Favourite Pax galloped to an emotional success in the Sarah Lunn Memorial Handicap at York today.