Royal Ascot 2017 – Snoano wins the Wolferton Handicap on the final day of Royal Ascot
The leaders set a frantic gallop but they were caught in the closing stages as Snoano weaved his way through the pack to land the Wolferton
YORKSHIRE challenger Snoano was a shock 25-1 winner of the Wolferton Handicap.
In a rough race, the five-year-old travelled well in the middle of the pack before a gap opened up in front of him racing inside the final two furlongs.
Snoano showed a smart turn of foot to take it and although Majeed was making ground quickly as the line approached, David Allan's mount held on.
Kidmenever and Maverick Wave finished third and fourth respectively.
Well-backed favourite Khairaat was disappointing.
Allan, riding his first Royal Ascot winner, said: "Didn't he travel well? I had a few traffic problems, but a little gap came and he was really brave and really stuck his neck out to go through.
"He's surprised us a bit as he actually likes the ground a bit softer.
"He's an absolute legend of a horse and has improved again this year.
"It's hard enough getting a good ride here, so to get a winner is a big achievement."