Mgheera books spot for Ascot

MGHEERA (10-1) came through late to secure victory in the Betfred Temple Stakes at Haydock Park yesterday afternoon to book her ticket to Royal Ascot next month.

- By CHRIS WRIGHT

The Ed Walker-trained five-year-old mare made it two wins from two starts since her switch from France to the Upper Lambourn stable as Liverpool FC fan William Buick brought up a four-timer in the Group Two feature on Merseyside.

Previously trained in France by Manon Scandella-Lacaille, the five-year-old had won a Group Three at ParisLongchamp on her debut for Walker's Kingsdown Stables earlier this month.

And under Buick, who had already ridden three winners at Haydock in Great Chieftain, Diamond Rain and Symbol Of Honour, Mgheera was travelling well off the blistering pace set by Law Of Average.