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Manch. 27th May 2007 - Assoc.Day.

The new venue at Manch was fabulous, and thanks to the Duggan family for its use. The course was over half a mile so each race was 1.25 miles. It got a bit cold but it was dry and there was a big crowd. The racing was good at Manch, and the news about the victories of Snatch and I'm Just Like Mum at Appleby was the icing on the cake. Among the beginners, All Inn and The Biscuit impressed, while Papa Joe was superlative

Race 1. Maiden.

Race Time: 2.40 -- Start Time: 14:45

Also Ran: Teadies Pride (D.Hourigan), Safely Arrived (J.Smith), Springhill Sunshine (A.O'Reilly) -- S.P. 3/1, 5/2 Joint-Fav, 4/1, 5/2 Joint-Fav. Dist.: 1 1/2l, 3/4l.

Wilsboro Gold led them off while Frisco Lady went off stride. Back In Business, despite his loose pole, was in early contention. The Biscuit was waited with but crept closer at the business end. Taking it up on the straight, he did just enough to win.

Race 2. Maiden/Novice. 600 Euro.

Race Time: 2.33 -- Start Time: 15.10

Also Ran: Lakeview Security (R.Shanahan) -- S.P. 1/2 fav; 6/1, 6/1,5/2. . Dist.: 15l,1/2l.

Blue Campari was in charge until about half-way when the winner went to the front. There was no answer to him although Blue Campari went well and Hard Times was not disgraced. Lakeview Security broke at the start.

Race 3. Improver/Intermediate. 600 Euro.

Race Time: 2.39 -- Start Time: 15:35

Also Ran: Midnight Mover (K.O'Connell), Lana Haw Lea (S.Jennings), Shannonside (W.McInerney), Young Clemancy (A.O'Reilly) -- S.P. 4/5 Fav, 6/1, 7/2, 6/1. Dist.: 5l, 4l.

This was a re-run as in the original, Young Clemency slipped up just after the start and the race was called off. The Blue Finch led them off but broke early on and Hilton Genius was in a position to take it up. Sorting themselves out, Thomas Grey challenged and got to second behind Hilton Genius. The Blue Finch rallied, but there was no catching the leader.

Race 4. 000/009. 600 Euro.

Race Time: 2.31 -- Start Time: 15.55

Also Ran: Brywins Charvis (N.McSweeney), Free Spirit (M.Manning), Rebeccas Baron (K.Moyles) -- S.P. 6/4 Fav, 3/1, 6/1. Dist.: 4l, 3 1/2l.

Coalford Cobra set the pace but veteran, Stoneriggs Quail soon took command and from there, showed a clean pair of heels to his rivals. Southlands Merlin looked threatening but eventually faded while Mass Attack got going late.

Race 5. 010/016. 600 Euro.

Race Time: 2.32 -- Start Time: 16.30

Also Ran: Sourbrook Stanley (D.McCarthy), The Orient Express (J.Boyle), Duggan's Diplomat (M.Manning), Tusk (F.Bickley) -- S.P. 4/5 Fav, 3/1, 3/1, 4/1. Dist.: 4l, 6l.

Perfect Red was first away but Duggan's Diploman soon took over. Hillside Dream kept in touch while Tusk looked dangerous. On the backstraight for the last time, Papa Joe powered up from near the back. Hillside Dream gave chase but could not close.

Race 6. 017/025. 600 Euro.

Race Time: 2.32 -- Start Time: 16.40

Also Ran: Fine Art (K.Sheehy), Crown Direct (N.McSweeney), Bytheway (J.McCarthy) -- S.P. 5/2, 3/1, evens fav, 4/1. Dist.: 1/2l, 1/2l.

Cult Direct led from the start. Sharpe kept him in his sights while Ayr Strike left his challenge late. A good performance from veteran Sharpe.

Race 7. 030/075. 600 Euro - Jug of Punch Qualifying Heat.

Race Time: 2.28 -- Start Time: 17.00

Also Ran: Wilsboro Rose (JJ.McLeod), Stubby's Fool (Ml.Kelleher), Neil Dragon (J.Manning), Pembroke Inky (P.Manning) -- S.P. 4/5 Fav, 5/1, 5/1, 3/1. Dist.: 8L, 1L.

As they settled, Stubby's Fool took over from Wilsboro Rose. Zidane went to the front as they approached the last turn on the first circuit and from there had the race in safe keeping. Getting into the last lap, Pembroke Inky challenged but could not prevail. Home Ambrose had always kept in touch and held off Destiny's Dream while Dilly's In Command challenged too late.

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