Fal first for Nicholls

David Nicholls has his team in good form and he wasted no time in adding to his score when Falasteen gained a convincing success in the opening Acturis EBF Maiden Stakes at York.

Trade Secret, who was having his fourth outing, was soon up there making the running and well though he stuck top his task, Falasteen (6-1), who was making his racecourse debut, collared him at the furlong marker and strode away to pass the post with three and a half lengths to spare.