The fields were much reduced with very limited runners in most contests. McParlan landed the young geldings maiden in impressive fashion on the Gerald Quinn trained Shabalko D’Hern which disputed the running throughout and quickened impressively into the straight to score on his debut with the Broughshane trainer advising he will now be for sale. Advertisement Advertisement Jim The Wolf trained by Dromara based Caroline McCaldin, a major figure in organising the meeting, claimed the five-year division for geldings joining the leader four from home and rapidly stamping his authority on the race – another destined for the sales arena.
Get the latest Horse Week news direct to your inbox Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Farming Life within your account. The Cara rider completed his hat trick in the finale on Hornet Nolimit supplying Mc Caldin with a double on the day. The winner despite absent for two years made all and Mc Caldin said: “I’ll look for a suitable winners contest next.
” All-Ireland champion rider, Barry O’Neill, won the opening young mares maiden aboard the Colin Bowe trained Auntie Lacey the winner tracking the leader Clody Diamond until three from home then quickly asserting and will appear next at the bloodstock sales. Advertisement Advertisement The featured winners race resulted in a disappointing three going to the start and the Tom Dreaper trained Tech Talk reverting from the course proper.
