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Grange - September 23rd/24th 2006

Sun, 24/9/06

Race 1. Consolation Handicap Final. 800 Euro (480, 160, 96, 64)

Race Time: 2.05 -- Start Time: 15.10

Also Ran: Springhill Kate (A.Wallace Jnr), Mass Attack (G.Carey), Yvonne's Princess (A.O'Reilly), Peak's Pretender (K.Sheehy) -- S.P. 4/6 Fav, 6/1, 5/1. Dist.: 1 1/2l, 1/2l.

Springhill Kate was first to show, but Atlantic soon took over. This one looked well set and it looked as if Famous Hill would be his biggest threat. That was until Sammy The Bull, reunited with his usual driver, got going, went into overdrive and did enough to make up for yesterday.

Race 2. Open Handicap Final. 1,500 Euro (900, 300, 180, 120)

Race Time: 2.05 -- Start Time: 15.25

Also Ran: Rebecca's Baron (T.Murphy), Little Spike (P.Kane Jnr), You are the Man (D.Murphy), Meadowbranch Jake (A.Wallace Jnr) -- S.P. 3/1 Fav, 6/1, 6/1, 3/1. Dist.: 1/2l, Neck.

Cole's Decision led from the start, and well deserved his victory. He gave a slight skip heading for the last bend in the first lap but recovered quickly. Little Spike stayed in touch but it was only on the straight that the runners-up made their move. This was a race in which the punters couldn't make up their minds.

Race 3. Square Trotters. 600 Euro (360, 120, 72, 48)

Race Time: 3.20 -- Start Time: 1545

4 horses ran -- S.P. 6/4 Joint-Fav, 6/4JF, 5/1, 2/1. Dist.: 4l, 1/2l.

Marino Bim was in charge until the business end when Victory Launcher threw down his challenge.(This pair had dh-ed here last year). Only Still left her challenge late while Speedy Aktion, uneasy on the going, threw away her every chance.

Race 4. N/E Saddle. 500 Euro (200, 150, 100, 50)

Race Time: 2.07 -- Start Time: 16.05

3 horses ran -- S.P. 4/5 Fav, 2/1, 3/1. Dist.: Neck, 10l.

Hilton Genius won this but made a few breaks. Posh Paddy was also slightly uneasy on the going. Ayr Strike never got into the hunt. After a stewards' enquiry, the placings stayed the same.

Race 5. Jug of Punch Final. 3,600 Euro (3000, 300, 200, 100)

Race Time: 3.06 -- Start Time: 16.35

Also Ran: 5th - Newtown Commander (R.Cleary); 6th - The Blue Fox (A.Wallace); 7th - Coalford Jet (A.O'Reilly); 8th - Zidane (J.Sheehy) -- S.P. 2/1, 6/4, 12/1, 6/1, 8/1, 5/1, 12/1, 5/1. Dist.: 3/4l, 6l.

Zidane led them off with Newtown Commander keeping in touch. While the grey appeared to be closing at the half-way point, Stoneriggs Wizard came off the back in a drive that landed him in front. Going into the last, The Blue Fox got as far as fourth, but no further. Getting into this circuit, Home Ambrose was in second while Zidane was fading. Tom's The Man came to life and slotted into second behind the leader. Destiny's Dream made his move as they headed for the last bend; his third place, after his great victory yesterday, made him a hero. And fourth place, Home Ambrose, looks one to earmark for next year.

Race 6. C/D Saddle. 500 Euro (200,150, 100, 50)

Race Time: 2.01 -- Start Time: 16.50

3 horses ran : -- S.P. 4/5 Fav, 1/1, 3/1. Dist.: 12l, 2 1/2l.

Something of a non-event, except for the young winning jockey, as Sable Decision took command after they sorted themselves out. Cole's Decision had already run (and won) and Meadowbranch Katie did not want to know. But talented Sable Decision, with her moods, is the best schoolmistress any novice jockey could have.

Race 7. A/B Saddle. 500 Euro (200, 150, 100, 50)

Race Time: 2.06 -- Start Time: 17.05

Also Ran: Newtown Commander (S.Quill) -- S.P. 6/1, 4/1, 5/2, 5/4 Fav. Dist.: 1/2l, 2l.

This was a good race. Coalford Wizard made most of the running. Newtown Commander, put to work once again, tried to get on terms in the early stages. Sharpe kept in touch while Travis seemed out of it. But he found an opening on the inside as they headed into the second half. Getting serious, Travis headed Coalford Wizard, but this one fought back. But Travis was not done with yet and regaining the lead on the straight, dug deep to hold on and hand his beginner jockey his first win.

Sat, 23/9/06

Race 1. Maiden/Novice. 600 Euro (360, 120, 72, 48)

Race Time: 2.13 -- Start Time: 15.15

Also Ran: Duggan's Jester (J.McCarthy), Wilsboro Gold (JJ.McLeod), EJ's Design - pulled up (T.Murphy) -- S.P. 4/5 Fav, 5/1, 3/1, 4/1. Dist.: 1 1/2l, 3l, 1/2l.

Sugarkane Harrier was first to show but Back In Business soon took it up. Getting into things, Hilton's Genius went to the front, while E.J.'s Design was pulled up. Hilton's Genius gave a few skips; but was clearly superior. Back In Business shows plenty of promise while Howard's Lady was a bit disappointing.

Race 2. Improver. 600 Euro (360, 120, 72, 48)

Race Time: 2.08 -- Start Time: 15.30

Also Ran: Lana Haw Lea (J.McSweeney) -- S.P. 4/5 Fav, 5/1, 5/4, 5/1. Dist.: 2l, 1 1/2l.

Front lover, Thomas Grey, had things all his own way in this, even though his driver was competing under rules for the first time. Both The Blue Finch and Posh Paddy were in early contention but could not prevail. Troy impressed with his late run, got close but Thomas Grey rallied.

Race 3. Improver/Intermediate. 600 Euro (360, 120, 72, 48)

Race Time: 2.05 -- Start Time: 15.45

Also Ran: Lakeside Gold (S.Jennings Jnr), Merrington JR (5/4 Joint-Fav, A.O'Reilly), Dreamland (S.O'Donovan) -- S.P. 5/4 Joint-Fav, 5/1, 5/1, 3/1. Dist.: 6l, 1/2l.

This was a fairly decent race. Merrington JR took command at the start, but Lakeside Gold soon took over. Halfway round, Young Clemency was in charge, but What A Man had come off the back to follow him. On the back straight for the finaltime, What A Man took it up and Meadowbranch Katie also got moving. From second she tried to get on terms but the winner had loads in reserve. Hillside Security could not find daylight in time and her close third to Meadowbranch Katie was to her credit.

Race 4. Open Handicap Heat 1. 600 Euro (360, 120, 72, 48)

Race Time: 2.04 -- Start Time: 16.00

Also Ran: Brywins Jarvis (P.Kane Jnr) -- S.P. 5/1, 2/1, 1/2 Fav. Dist.: 2l, Neck.

Rebecca's Baron led from the start. Little Spike kept in touch throughout most except for when he yielded second to Springhill Kate. She looked likely to qualify for this but Little Spike got his neck back in front in the closing stages.

Race 5. Open Handicap Heat 2. 600 Euro (360, 120, 72, 48)

Race Time: 2.05 -- Start Time: 16.15

Also Ran: Run 'n' Jump (M.O'Donovan), Coalford Spirit (K.Sheehy) -- S.P. Evens fav, 5/1, 4/1, 5/1. Dist.: Neck, 1/2l.

Cole's Decision led from the start. Both Atlantic and Famous Hill always looked in with a chance, until the business end. Here Hillside Dream arrived with a late challenge and just failed to peg back the winner.

Race 6. Open Handicap Heat 3. 600 Euro (360, 120, 72, 48)

Race Time: 2.08 -- Start Time: 16.25

4 horses ran -- S.P. 9/5, 5/1, evens. Dist.: 2l, 6l.

No surprise to see the winner lead from the start. Yvonne's Princess, ultimately proving a disappointment, looked a danger in the early stages. Ayr Storm showed fight, too, but went badly off stride. Ayr Strike got going late, but to good effect.

Race 7. Open Handicap Heat 4. 600 Euro (360, 120, 72, 48)

Race Time: 2.08 -- Start Time: 16.40

Also Ran: Maverick (K.Sheehy) -- S.P. 6/1,6/4, 3/1, 5/4 Fav. Dist.: Head, 2l.

Meadowbranch Jake, likely favourite in the final, led until the line when he lost out in a photo to Stoneriggs Quail. Maverick never got in the hunt, while Peak's Pretender faded as they got serious. Sammy The Bull, lying handy, gave a slight skip on the back straight as they went for home, and on his serious challenge around the last bend, broke badly

Race 8. Free For All. 1,200 Euro (720, 240, 144, 96)

Race Time: 3.13 (3 laps) -- Start Time: 16.55

Also Ran: Crown Direct (T.O'Leary), Wilsboro Rose (JJ.McLeod), Coalford Wizard (M.Brickley) -- S.P. Evens, 2/1, 12/1, 12/1. Dist.: 2l, 1/2l.

A very good race. Coalford Wizard led for most of the first lap. Crown Direct and Wilsboro Rose followed him, while Destiny's Dream was settled in fourth. Crown Direct then went to the front. He led for all of the second lap.Just after the start of the last lap, Mr. Dow Jones went briefly off stride, while Coalford Wizard took over again as Crown Direct faded. getting into that circuit, Sharpe took command. But Destiny's Dream was ready to pounce, and did so while the erstwhile leaders faded. Heading for the last bend, Mr. Dow Jones started to motor, but left himself too much to do.

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