There was an upset in the Group Two Lowther Stakes at York on Thursday as 25/1 Swingalong outshone stablemate and heavy favourite Dramatised.
Seen by most as the second string from Karl Burke’s runners, Swingalong – a previous Ripon winner – took the opening race on day two of the Ebor Festival under Clifford Lee.
Dramatised had been well backed and started at even money, with Danny Tudhope making a fast start along the often-favoured far rail over the six furlongs.
The warning signs started to show about a furlong from the finish as rivals in behind – Matilda Picotte and Mawj – came with their challenge.
But, it was the outside threats who came to the fore as Swingalong moved into contention, chased by Kevin Ryan’s eventual runner-up Queen Me (20/1).