Richard Hannon landed the Goffs Million Sprint for the second year in a row when his charge Lucky General came home in front under Richard Hughes in the colours of Julie Woods.

Hughes raced the Hawk Wing colt in mid-division and the pair moved through the field to challenge from over one furlong and kept on gamely to lead inside final furlong for a length and three parts win over stablemate Full Mandate

Winning trainer Hannon said afterwards: “He’s always been a lovely horse. Richard couldn’t go the early pace but it’s a great advantage to be drawn this side.”

“Credit must go to the Doyles who bought him and that’ll be it for him for the year.”

“It’s great for the owner Julie Woods who is a Welsh born teacher living Buckinghamshire. Julie is one of our biggest and most enthusiastic owners we have in the yard.”