Wolverhampton Races: Tony Carroll celebrates shock win

The Pershore-based horse trainer celebrated a double on Tuesday with jockey Clifford Lee, which was then overshadowed on Thursday by a shock win at the same track.

My Genghis (16-1), again ridden by Lee, turned over massive favourite Sergeant Pep (1-9) in the BetUK Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races Novice Stakes in the 13:45 to land a huge win for the Cropthorne Stud stables.

Huge shock at @WolvesRaces! Sergeant Pep (1/9f) is turned over by My Genghis who makes all and wins well for @CliffordleexLee and @AWCarrollracing... pic.twitter.com/tv63QcMjbp

— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) January 5, 2023

After the race, Carroll tweeted: "It might be a 'shock' because of the price of the favourite, but My Genghis is a great little horse owned by Wedgewood Estates, I am a huge supporter of the yard. He was second last time out and was given a lovely ride by Clifford Lee. Congratulations to horse, jockey and owner."

Before the upset, Carroll had already tasted success earlier in the week.

On Tuesday evening, he twice celebrated victory as Lee once more provided the goods.

Lee won on board both Moon Over The Sea (10-1) and Toplight ( 5-2 favourite) to land an impressive double for Carroll.

A great start to 2023 for us at @WolvesRaces with a double ridden by @CliffordleexLee and a couple of places.

Congratulations to The Osemans, Longview Stud, horses and jockeys.

Let's hope we can maintain the 40% strike rate for the rest of the year!! Hmmmm...we'll see...

— Tony Carroll (@AWCarrollracing) January 4, 2023

That was then backed up with an astonishing performance from My Genghis on Thursday afternoon, who wowed those in attendance at Wolverhampton and all over social media.