Big plans on hold but Tom Ward back among the winners with Tintoretto

Tom Ward: secured his first winner since racing resumed with the Tom Marquand-ridden TintorettoCredit: Edward Whitaker

Richard Hannon's former assistant Tom Ward had big plans for 2020 – his first full season with a licence.

The Covid-19 pandemic has somewhat scuppered the early exchanges, but with Tintoretto's victory in the 7f handicap Ward got his first winner on the board since racing resumed.

Moving to a new yard in Lambourn is on the horizon and jockey Tom Marquand, who has known Ward from their early days together coming through the fabled Hannon academy, is certain Tintoretto can help add to the trainer's tally again this season.

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Stuart RileyDeputy news editor

Published on 10 June 2020inReports

Last updated 21:16, 10 June 2020

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