ON an evening that served up some cracking finishes, the Listed Abergwaun Stakes served up a gripping finale from which Willie McCreery’s Nitro Boost (11/1-8/1) emerged victorious at the expense of Rapid Reaction.

A winner of a premier handicap earlier this season and placed at stakes level, the daughter of Dandy Man turned in a career-best display at the most opportune of times. This five-furlong dash was dominated by those drawn towards the stand’s side and Billy Lee’s mount appeared to have this race in safe keeping 150 yards from home. However, she was all out to hold on by a nose.