Lucky strike for Channon

There was a surprise in the opening Weddings At The Morritt Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Redcar when 16-1 chance Lucky Leigh raced to a convincing success in the hands of Eddie Creighton.

The Mick Channon-trained filly struck the front about a furlong and a half out and she drew away in good style to pass the post with four and a half lengths to spare over El Bobby, 80-1, who carries the colours of Bobby Robson and his wife Elsie.