Progressive galloper Hucklebuck grabbed his first stakes win on Saturday.

Hucklebuck scored a strong win after pulling hard early on in the race before settling in second one off the fence a few lengths of the leader Trust In A Gust.

He pressed for the lead on cornering and ranged up before sprinting quickly to take the lead at the 200m, to draw away to an effortless win. This was Hucklebuck’s third win from four starts and first at stakes level, he is a talented horse who should be followed.

Le Mans ran well, he came from fifth on the fence in the run and had clear running in the straight. He battled on gamely for second but never threatened the winner.

Olivier came from three back on the fence and also found the line well to finish third.