The Queen's Award Scheme reigns supreme on the Knavesmire for William Haggas

William Haggas: trainer struck with his sole runner at York thanks to Award Scheme's winCredit: Edward Whitaker

Sometimes it pays to go with the blatantly obvious. Newmarket-based Yorkshireman William Haggas sent just one runner up to his favourite track and Award Scheme won like a good thing in the colours of the Queen.

If that was not enough of a pointer, jockey Danny Tudhope was aboard the 11-8 favourite rather than riding Golden Hind for his boss David O'Meara.

Tudhope, who has a prolific record when teaming up with Haggas, had little more than a steering job as Award Scheme cruised home in the 1m2½f fillies' handicap.

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Andrew DietzReporter

Published on 25 July 2020inReports

Last updated 18:03, 25 July 2020

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