Jockey Jack Mitchell notched the biggest win of his career when booting home Premio Loco in the Group Three Sunley Criterion Stakes at Newmarket.
The six-year-old gelding made light of an 8lb penalty for a German Group Two success to spring a 25-1 shock in the seven-furlong feature.
Back from a 127-day break following two runs at the Dubai International Carnival, he showed his tough streak in wearing down Red Jazz late on to score by three-quarters of a length.
It was a popular success in local quarters as Premio Loco's owner Bernard Westley hails from the Suffolk town.
Trainer Chris Wall said: "Bernie is Newmarket born and bred, so this win means a lot to him and makes it even more satisfying for us.
"Coming into the race, the horse was carrying a bit of condition - he had been off the track since Dubai - and I thought he might struggle a bit against match-fit rivals.
"But it was a good start to his season and we're really pleased. If he can step up on that he can be competitive in Group Two races here and we will think about the Summer Mile at Ascot in a fortnight's time."
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