Clive Cox proved the man to keep on side once again in the sprint division as Redorange surged up the Knavesmire to land the John Smith’s City Walls Stakes at York.
The four-year-old has often proven a consistent performer, winning in handicap company already this term and fourth in the Achilles Stakes when last seen, but was still sent off a rather unfancied 12-1 in the hands of PJ McDonald.
After the early pace fell away, it was the Lambourn raider who was finishing best of all, running on strongly to register a neck verdict over James Owen’s Aspect Island and also secure Listed honours for the first time in his career.
Watch: Redorange wins the City Walls Stakes in ready fashion