Crocodile Bay secured a second course and distance victory at Lingfield in less than a fortnight as he opened an afternoon of all-weather racing in the Bet On Today's Football At bluesq.com Apprentice Handicap.
Charles Eddery rode the nine-year-old in a similar way to Nora Looby on January 25 as he tracked Divine Rule into the home straight and battled three-quarters of a length clear.
Crocodile Bay (13-2) had not managed to recreate that effort at Southwell during the week, but confined the outing to history on his 106th career start.
"He loves racing and Charles gave him a great ride," said Kevin Hughes, representing trainer Richard Guest.
