Tryster stars in horse racing thriller

Tryster showed the engine of a potentially high-class horse when coming from almost last to first with a sensational burst of speed to secure the Coral Easter Classic All-Weather Middle Distance Championships Conditions Stakes at Lingfield yesterday.

Turning for home the 1-2 favourite looked to have it all to do, with more horses in front of him than behind in the mile-and-a-quarter contest as early leader Complicit looked to have stolen a winning march on the field.

However, when called upon for a maximum effort the four-year-old, winner of the Winter Derby over course and distance last time out, responded in style to sail past those in front and collar Complicit in final few strides, getting up by a ready three-quarters of a length.