Cross Step proves the villain to Hero backers

>>The 1m3½f maiden at Lingfield produced a stirring finish. Favourite Humble Hero took ages to find his stride and, despite Ryan Moore throwing everything at him, it wasn't soon enough as he failed by a short head to peg back Cross Step after trading at 1.13 on Betfair.

The winner was done at a big-looking 90, while third home Glassy Waters was backed at 1.67 despite possessing one of the most alarming head carriages I've seen.

>>In a similar finish to the 6f novice stakes at Ayr, Bustam traded at 1.2, but he was never going to get to Chookie Dunedin in time.