Easterby family affair at York

THE Easterby family dominated proceedings at York when veteran trainer Mick and his nephew Tim both enjoyed doubles at their local track.

Mick Easterby, whose base is at Sheriff Hutton, missed his first meeting at the Knavesmire for many years due to ill-health, but had the best possible pick-me-up in the shape of winners Barren Brook and Nameitwhatyoulike.

Laid low with an ear infection, he would have been cheered by the 96-1 plus double which took his tally for the season at York alone to five.