'That’s the kind of horse we need': Sonnyboyliston grabs Ebor verdict for Johnny Murtagh

The handler who won the handicap feature back in 2014, had Sonnyboyliston (10-1) fend off Quickthorn to once again take the prize back to Co Kildare

Trainer Johnny Murtagh celebrates after Sonnyboyliston ridden by Ben Coen won The Sky Bet Ebor Handicap. Picture: Nigel French

Sonnyboyliston hung on to give trainer Johnny Murtagh a second victory in the Sky Bet Ebor at York.

The handler sent out Mutual Regard to win the handicap feature back in 2014, and Sonnyboyliston (10-1) fended off Quickthorn to once again take the prize back to Co Kildare.