Tuite trip pays off as Hanagan proves the man with double

Paul Hanagan: top rider was delighted to get off the markCredit: Edward Whitaker

It is 284 miles from Joe Tuite's Lambourn base to Britain's newest all-weather track, but the journey proved well worthwhile after Elusive Olivia gave Paul Hanagan his first victory since his split with leading owner Hamdan Al Maktoum.

Well supported and named after Tuite's daughter, Elusive Olivia needed all of Hanagan's strength in the saddle to win the 7f maiden for fillies.

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James BurnLambourn correspondent

Published on 2 February 2017inReports

Last updated 09:33, 2 February 2017

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