Sail glides to Ascot glory

Midnight Sail breezed past rivals to deny a Paul Nicholls’ hotpot and claim the Wessex Youth Trust “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle at Ascot.

The 7-2 shot responded well to pressure from Robert Thornton before the final flight and surged past the 13-8 favourite Fistral Beach on the level to score by a little under two lengths.