Blades cuts loose at Chester
Rank outsider Autumn Blades sprang a 25-1 surprise by landing the Sl Investment Management Earl Grosvenor Handicap at Chester under Franny Norton today.
Runner-up Academy Blues held a clear lead turning into the straight, but Autumn Blades was never far off the pace and started to reel him in.
The Alan Bailey-trained winner eventually wore him down to score by a head, with Suruor finishing strongly from the rear to claim third.
Norton said: "He showed real guts that last half a furlong. He put his head out for me and he has turned the corner.
"I have had a lot of luck round here, but when I had a look at the rides I had I thought I might struggle this week.
"This has been a nice little bonus."
