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Lee Valley HRC - Inches Raceway, Skibbereen, 19th June 2005

Race 1. Quill's Woolen Market Maiden Pace. 500 Euro.

Race Time: 3:00 -- Start Time: 14:40

Also Ran: Tina's Dream (M.Goggin), Milly's Dream (D.Brickley), Hillside Security (P.Hill)-- 6/4 jf, 6/4 jf, 6/1. 2l, 2 1/2l

Tina's Dream led until just heading for the 2nd circuit, when Posh Paddy took over. Getting into that, Red Cam had moved up into second, and went to the front going into the last lap. Red Cam impressed, and Posh Paddy is getting better with every outing. One to watch.

Race 2. John Lombard Acorn Life Maiden / Novice Pace. 500 Euro.

Race Time: 3:00-- Start Time: 15:00

Also Ran: Thady's Pride (S.Jennings), Thornton Missile (J.Manning Jnr), Celtic Dream (J.McSweeney)-- 6/1, 6/1, 1/1 fav. 3l, 5l

Merrington JR led from start to finish; favourite, Briwyns Jarvis tried hard but could not close, while Newtown Precision performed well and should go one better next time.

Race 3. ITM Novice/Improver Pace. 500 Euro.

Race Time: 3:01 -- Start Time: 15:30

Also Ran: Hilltop Beauty (T.Murphy), Goldwell (T.O'Leary), Enorm Girl (J.O'Donovan)-- 6/4, 6/1, 6/1, nk, 5l

A messy race. Clodagh's Choice led until nearly halfway in the last circuit. Here, things went pear-shaped. Enorm Girl got to the front, at the expense of Tiler's Joy, and stayed there. Her disqualification seemed justified, and was a pity, as she probably would have won anyway, given a decent drive.

Race 4. Meadowbranch Stud Improver/Intermediate Pace. 500 Euro

Race Time: 2:58 -- Start Time: 15:45

Also Ran: Snatch (T.Murphy), Sable Decision (D.Murphy) -- 6/1, 6/1, 6/1, 3 1/2l, 1/2l. (Snatch, 4/5 fav; Sable Decision, 9/4)

Snatch led them off, followed by Ayr Strike and Bachelor Boy. Snatch had every chance throughout, but threw each one away, often breaking. even when well ahead. Trier, Bachelor Boy, kept at it and well deserved his win.

Race 5. The Solo Knight Open Pace 000-004. 500 Euro.

Race Time: 2:56 -- Start Time: 16:00

Also Ran: Stars Rainbow (J.Manning), The Optimist (T.Murphy), Master Fox (S.Jennings), The Bugler (M.Goggin) -- 8/1, 3/1, 2/1 fav; 1/2l, 8l

Trackman was given a good drive in this. Webbo set the pace, but halfway round the second circuit, Southlands Merlin had taken over. Going into the last, Trackman was in charge and held off Cole's Decision.

Race 6. J.Kelleher Livestock Exporter Pace. 005-013. 500 Euro.

Race Time: 2:52 -- Start Time: 16:30

Also Ran: Staley Princed (J.Manning Jnr), The Orient Express (J.Boyle), Stoneriggs Quail (M.Brickley), Difficult Decision (T.Murphy) -- 4/1, 10/1, 3/1. (Staly Princed 2/1 fav), DH, 4l

Stoneriggs Quail set the pace, followed by Staly Princed. Getting into things, Disraeli Quest tried to take on Staly Princed, and found that the veteran did not yield easily. Disraeli Quest finally prevailed and went to the front; seemed home and hosed until Mass Attack appeared on the scene. Mass Attack looked to have got up but the camera proved different.

Race 7. Cashman Bookmakers Open Pace. 014-030. 500 Euro.

Race Time: 2:49: -- Start Time: 16:50

Also Ran: Duggan's Diplomat (J.Sheehy), Tusk (M.Goggin), Home at Last (J.McSweeney), Fools Gold (J.Manning Jnr) -- 1/2 fav; 8/1, 6/1. 12l, 1/2l

Stoneriggs Wizard annhilated the opposition, in the fastest race of the day. Famous Hill tried his heart out, as he often does, but was no match for the superstar; nor was Duggan's Diplomat which put in a game effort. As for You Are The Man, the judges calling in the driver speaks for itself.

Race 8. Lee Valley Pacing Derby Preferential FFA. 500 Euro.

Race Time: 2:50 -- Start Time: 17:10

Also Ran: Ceirion She's Away (J.Sheehy), Super Joie (A.Hamilton) -- 4/1, 6/4 fav, 4/1. 2 1/2l, 1/2l

Coalford Jet led until going into the second lap. He had been closely tracked by Sharpe, which then took over. Coalford Wizard and Ceiron She's Away kept up with the leaders, while The Blue Fox got closer. Rounding the last bend, Sharpe was still in front; The Blue Fox put in his final challenge but Sharpe had plenty in hand.

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