Ellens Lad returned to form in style with a game success in the 23-runner Sony Telecom Services Stakes at York today.
With the field splitting into two groups the Willie Musson-trained six-year-old, unplaced in his three starts so far this season, tracked the leaders on the far side as Sunley Sense made the running from stall five.
Pat Eddery produced Ellens Lad to challenge at the furlong marker and the combination soon got the better of Sunley Sense. However, the latter fought back and Musson's 11-1 chance only had a neck to spare at the line.
Sheer Viking was three-quarters of a length back in third.
'He usually comes from behind but there was nothing there so he had to go for it,' said Judy Musson, wife of the winning trainer. 'I was a bit worried about his draw (six) because Pat thought they would race down the centre.'
Eddery added: 'We were always about a length in front on the far side and my horse could have done with a lead for a bit longer - he tends to stop once in front.
'The ground is riding a bit better on the straight course than it was yesterday.'
