A horse owned by Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney produced an improved performance at Folkestone this afternoon.

Pippy, a two-year-old colt who ended his first two races in last place, stayed on strong on this occasion to record a second place finish at the Kent-based course.

Joey's Destiny was the eventual winner, coming out on top of a field that consisted of five runners.

Rooney also recently purchased a second colt with former United teammate John O'Shea.