Splinter spikes Haydock foes
Splinter Cell made a seamless transition up to a mile by winning the Paul Sculthorpe Testimonial Maiden Auction Stakes at Haydock.
The Marco Botti-trained colt, sent off the 3-1 joint-favourite, turned in an encouraging display over seven furlongs on his debut at Leicester and clearly thrived over this longer trip.
Jamie Spencer’s mount drew clear of the pacesetting Russian George two furlongs from home before subduing the plucky challenge of Union Island to score by three and a half lengths.
