HIGH-FLYING jockey Cieren Fallon starred with a 210-1 treble today as Redcar staged its penultimate meeting of the season.
Fallon opened his account in the opener on the William Haggas-trained Extragalactic and followed up on Cavan Lady and Wodao for Stephen Hanlon and Steph Hollinshead respectively.
Extragalactic started at 2-9 in the Join Racing TV Now British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Division One) but Fallon had to show all his strength to win narrowly from 40-1 outsider Gordon’s Girl.
The winning rider said: "He's raw and still learning. Once he got to the front, he galloped through the line and will improve over the winter. He's still on the weak side and it would have been a better performance with a stronger gallop."
Fallon’s double came in the Market Cross Jewellers Nursery Handicap, courtesy of bargain-buy Cavan Lady, trained at Middleham by newcomer Stephen Hanlon.
Hanlon, who took over the licence from Ann Duffield in January, bought the Ardad filly cheaply out of the Richard Hughes yard.
"She's a very honest filly with a great attitude and she was unlucky last time at Wolverhampton when she got struck into. She was a winner in waiting," said the young trainer.
Fallon added: "I loved her attitude – she dug deep and hit the line pretty strongly."
Fallon’s hat-trick was secured on 22-1 outsider Wodao, trained by Steph Hollinshead, in the Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap.
"He picked up nicely and won well," said Fallon. "It's been a good day, so everyone's happy."
Sergeant Mayer won for the fourth time in his last five runs when landing the Sam Hall Memorial Handicap, commemorating one of Redcar’s most legendary trainers.
"He's unbelievable," said winning rider Faye McManoman. "He's such a nice horse. He tries for you and has come on in leaps and bounds this year. Growing in confidence has been a big factor. He enjoys passing horses and I'm really proud of him."
Malton trainer Nigel Tinkler added: "It suits him when they go quick and he can run through them. He's always had an engine but he's found his confidence."
Tinkler may run the Soldier's Call gelding at Newmarket next Thursday.
Unicorn Milkshake, trained at Malton by Brian Ellison, skimmed clear to impressively land the Join Racing TV Now British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Division Two).
Winning rider Kevin Stott said: "He gave me a nice feel going down and Brian said he liked him.
"He made the running last time at Hamilton and it didn't really suit him. We got a nice lead today and as soon as I asked him to quicken, he hit the line good and, hopefully, they'll have a bit of fun with him next year."
There was a bonus for each-way backers with 100-1 shot Silent Running finishing second for Tim Easterby.
Jockey David Probert is a rare visitor to Redcar but he made the long trip north worthwhile with a win on Trapped Goddess, for Hugo Palmer in the Watch Live On Racing TV EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes.
"She's probably not the easiest to train but they've done a good job with her," said the winning rider after a narrow victory over market rival From Afar.
"She goes on most ground and has seen the seven furlongs out well, so she should get a mile. She's got a willing attitude and has the size and scope to be better next year."
A cracking finish to the racingtv.com Handicap saw 40-1 shot Uncertainty make sure in the dying strides to win by a short-head under a well-timed Barry McHugh drive.
Winning trainer Simon Whitaker, who bought the daughter of Mohaather from the powerful Richard Hannon stable, said: "Richard thought she was one of their best two-year-olds but they just couldn't find the key to her. She's always shown speed at home, so it wasn't a complete surprise."
Kiss Me My Love, trained by Roger Fell, was just denied in second, with Sir David, trained by Nigel Tinkler, a neck away in third.
The eight-race card was rounded off with a Sweet Kiss. Trained by Tim Easterby and ridden by Amy Collier, the filly finished clear of Electric Arc and Pedro The Poet.
After cosily landing the Watch Racing Replays At racingtv.com Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap, Collier told members of the Reality Partnerships syndicate: "They went very hard early on, but I was able to creep my way into the race and she travelled strongly."
- Main action picture: Cieren Fallon wins the opener on Extragalactic