McCain enjoys Haydock swansong

Ginger McCain, paying his last visit to Haydock Park before handing in his trainer’s licence, scooped the feature event when Cloudy Lane powered home in the £20,000 Red Square Vodka “Fixed Brush” Novices’ Hurdle Final.

McCain, best known for his four Grand National wins, has enjoyed many successes at the Merseyside course with Cloudy Lane’s performance giving him particular satisfaction as the race was backed by John Halewood, owner of his 2004 Aintree hero Amberleigh House.