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Drimoleague, December 26th 2005. St.Stephen's Day.

Race 1. Novice. 800 Euro

Race Time: 2:13 -- Start Time: 14:15

3 horses ran -- S.P. 5/1, 2/1, 4/5 fav. Dist.: 3l, 1/2l.

Tiler's Joy was first to show, while Cam's Mathilda broke at the start. Tiler's Joy looked to have every chance but Leeside Star contended strongly and led them on the run-in.

Race 2. Grade B. 1,100 Euro.

Race Time: 4:32 -- Start Time: 14:30

Also Ran: Dilly's Oasis (N.McSweeney), Fleet Leader (D.Goggin), Lyon's Mattison (J.Sheehy), Ted Striker (J.McSweeney), Tusk (D.Brickley), -- S.P. 6/4 fav; 2/1, 6/1, 6/1. Dist.: 8l, 4l.

This was a very good race, especially for one in which the winner made nearly all and won as he liked. Ted Striker was first away, followed by Lyons Mattison. But Coalford Victory was in front before very long, and before the first turn, and stayed there. Mack's Direct ran his heart out but could not get on terms. Just Flash left his challenge late and should get closer in future.

Race 3. Grade D. 900 Euro.

Race Time: 3:19 -- Start Time: 14:50

Also Ran: Classic Commander (J.O'Donovan), Hilltop Beauty (N.McSweeney), No Better Buachaill (T.O'Leary), Stars Rainbow (P.Hill) -- S.P. 5/2, 2/1fav, 5/1, 5/1.Dist.: 3l, 6l.

They started out the country in this, and Classic Commander led them into the first turn., where she showed clearly that she had lost interest. Trotter, Frisco Lady got around this in front and set off for the last turning. Bailey's Please briefly joined issue but getting serious it was Bachelor Boy who looked the danger, but proved not good enough on the day.

Race 4. Grade C. 900 Euro.

Race Time: 2:16 -- Start Time: 15:10

4 horses ran - Better By Design (N.McSweeney) was a faller -- S.P. 5/4 fav, 2/1, 5/1. Dist.: 1L, 3l

Here, Goldfella and Twenty4Seven renewed their rivalry, had a ding-dong throughout most, and reversed the Ballygurteen placings. Approaching the first turn, Better By Design was prominent, but slipped up.

Race 5. Grade E. 800 Euro.

Race Time: 2:09 -- Start Time: 15:25

Also Ran: Hard Times (J.McSweeney), Princess Dream (M.Duggan), Rathpeacon Lobell (P.O'Brien), Vegas Security (T.O'leary)-- S.P. 6/4 fav, 5/2, 3/1, 5/1. Dist.: 2 1/2l, 2l.

Empire Factor took over from Rathpeacon Lobell in the early stages and was never headed thereafter. He saw off serious rival, Direct Rocket on the run-in. Shuttle Buddy got going late, but made good progress when he did.

Race 6. Grade A. 1,500 Euro.

Race Time: 4:31-- Start Time: 15:40

Also Ran: Leteras de Perriers (A.Tanno), Peak's Prophet (J.Sheehy) -- S.P. 1/1 fav, 7/2, 6/4, 8/1.Dist.: 8l, 10l.

Stoneriggs Rascal was in command until halfway, where he made the turn in front of Bright Sun. Fidlin, waited with, then set off in pursuit. But as the Rascal began to run out of steam, Bright Sun took over, with Fidlin in close touch. Fidlin rounded the last in front, and then went on to win, eased down.

***There were NO winners of Week 2of the 2006 Jackpot Sweepstakes! Lucky dips worth 25 Euro were awarded. The jackpot at Durrus will be worth 1,200 Euro!***

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