Triple Time makes triumphant return after a year out of action

KEVIN RYAN could not hide his enthusiasm as Triple Time made a winning return to action following a year off the track in the Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Superior Mile Stakes at Haydock.

Viewed as a 2000 Guineas prospect in the spring, he picked up a problem after a racecourse gallop which has kept him out of action until now.

With the race reduced to just four runners due to the quickening ground, Triple Time was sent off the 13-8 favourite but he oozed class.

Brought into contention smoothly by Andrea Atzeni, he only needed to be kept up to his work to win by a length and three-quarters to set himself up for a big autumn.

‘To quicken up and go through the line like that, I couldn’t be happier. He’s very special, he’s got a lot of talent,’ said Ryan (left).

‘I’ll have a chat with Sheikh Mohammed Obaid (owner), it was all about today, hopefully he comes home safe.

‘The Grey Gatsby would be my best middle distance horse, he was a multiple Group One winner, but this is a very good horse, he’s a special talent. We’ll have a look at the Group Two on Arc weekend.’