Successful Hamilton raid for McConnell John McConnell enjoyed a winner with Lindenhurst, and a second with Minot Street from his two-horse raid to Hamilton this afternoon. Lindenhurst took the Racing UK On Sky Channel 432 Handicap in cosy style, with Joe Fanning bringing the 13-8 favourite to lead inside the final furlong, scoring by two lengths from Aneedh, who collared the long-time leader King Of Paradise for second spot. Minot Street just found the well-backed Taxiformissbyron a neck too good in the Download The Free Racing UK App Handicap as Michael Herrington's filly, the 13-8 favourite, kept on strongly for Graham Lee. Co Meath-based McConnell said: "It's great that Lindenhurst won and I thought the second was bit unlucky. Minot Street had to go the long way and the winner went the short way. That made the difference to winning and losing. "Lindenhurst is quite straightforward. He just needs to have his mind made up. You couldn't get better than Joe (Fanning) the way he is riding at the minute." Both horses hold engagements at Musselburgh on Tuesday and McConnell will wait until the morning before deciding on their participation. He said: "I'd say Minot Street is more likely to run tomorrow, but I don't know about Lindenhurst. I'll make a decision on both in the morning. It's a nice predicament to have."
