Maksab makes immediate repayment on owner's investment a week ago

Sunny afternoon: prize-money storms clouds are forgotten as the novice runners pass the stands with odds-on favourite Top Power in front before weakening into fourth

Sunny afternoon: prize-money storm clouds are forgotten as the novice runners pass the stands with odds-on favourite Top Power in front before weakening into fourthCredit: Edward Whitaker

Adrian Pratt was not complaining about prize-money levels after seeing his recent purchase Maksab give him an immediate return in the £7,246-to-the-winner feature race.

The owner, a racecourse steward for 40 years and former amateur rider, is better known for his jumping exploits, but winning trainer Mick Channon sold him on this winner last Friday.

Scott McCullagh, kept busy with his part in teaching the two-year-old class of 2019 at West Ilsley, was seen to good effect, backing off the speed duel up front between Swift Approval and Confrontational.

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Bruce JacksonReporter

Published on 22 February 2019inReports

Last updated 19:03, 22 February 2019

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