Lee marks move north with winner

A round-up of the news from Lingfield on Wednesday, where apprentice Clifford Lee struck for the first time for his new boss.

Felix Leiter benefited from a slight drop in class to capture his first race since August 2014 with a solid display in the Martin Lawrence 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap at Lingfield.

The Karl Burke-trained four-year-old was always up with the pace after being quickly away from his wide draw and moving nearer to the stands side.

Felix Leiter (9/2) and George Cinq dominated proceedings with the former pulling away under 7lb claimer Clifford Lee in the final half-furlong to score by two and a quarter lengths.

George Cinq held on to second place by a neck from Passing Star.

“He’s been in good form and just a slight drop in grade has helped him,” said Burke.

“We might have to go back up in grade again, but that should give him a bit of confidence to go and do …

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