Wexford Harness Racing Festival 2004

SATURDAY, July 10th 2004

Race 1. Heat One. Low Grade 000-019. (700, 300 & 200 Euro).

Race Time: 2:07.1

Also Ran: Golden Knight (JJ.McCleod), Stoneriggs Vanity (A.O'Reilly), Disraeli Quest (K.Sheehy), Coalford Spirit (K.Graham), Duggan's Eagle (E.Doherty), Trackman (S.O'Reilly) -- S.P. 1/2 Fav., 5/1, 10/1. Dist.: 8L, Neck.

Brief Report: Meadowbranch Willie led until about half-way, when Stoneriggs Wizard, which had broke at the start, took over. Abbacrombie, always in touch, got back into things to take second, after Disraeli Quest ran out of steam.

Race 2. Heat Two. Low Grade 000-019. (700, 300 & 200 Euro).

Race Time: 2:10.1

Also Ran: Do The Business (Ml.Healy), Gone West (T.Beattie), Fleet Leader (Ml.Goggin), The Bugler (A.Wallace), Shires Hot Shot (P.Kane Jnr), John Albert (A.Greenhorn), Peaks Prime Factor (N.Quigley) -- S.P. 4/1, 5/1, 8/1. Dist.: Head, 1 1/2L.

Brief Report: The Orient Express led them off, followed by Difficult Decision. Before half-way, Oakview Crest was in second, and had to work hard to pass The Orient Express. Difficult Decision got back into the hunt late to take runner-up

Race 3. Heat Three. Low Grade 000-019. (700, 300 & 200 Euro).

Race Time: 2:06.8

Also Ran: GI Jane (D.Cremin), Southlands Merlin (Ml.Healy), Casamia (Ml.Goggin), Coalford Ace (P.Loughran), Top Gear (W.McInerney) -- S.P. 4/6 Fav., 6/1, 3/1. Dist.: 4 1/2L, 2 1/2L.

Brief Report: Mark's Patriot was in front for most; but Newtown Prelude was ready to pounce; and Ayr Storm came with a late drive.

Race 4. Heat Four. Low Grade 000-019. (700, 300 & 200 Euro).

Race Time: 2:10.1

Also Ran: Hello Horatio (P.Loughran), Staley Princed (J.McSweeney), Shannons Disraeli (K.Sheehy), The Optimist II (P.Kane Jnr), Baron Del Sol (S.Jennings) -- S.P. 4/6 Fav., 10/1, 6/1. Dist.: 4L, 5L

Brief Report: Earned Income led from start to finish, looked a class act, while Decisive went very well for runner-up.

Race 5. Maidens. (1,000; 300; 200 Euro)

Race Time: 2:15.3

Also Ran: Magical I Am (T.Murphy), Red Cam (P.Kane Jnr) -- S.P. 6/4, 6/1, 4/1. Dist.: 2L, 1 1/2L.

Brief Report: Newtown Quasimodo impressed in this; he was waited with until sweeping to the front to take over from leaders, McLaren and Magical I Am.

Race 6. Imrpovers / Intermediate. (1,000; 300; 200 Euro)

Race Time: 2:12.5

Also Ran: Springhill Arrival (J.Sheridan), Porterstown Zach (1/2Fav., G.Dunne), Lord Gladiator (F.McNulty), Cole's Decision (S.O'Reilly) -- S.P. 6/1, 6/1, 6/1. Dist.: 2L, 1/2L.

Brief Report: Direct Glance led from start to finish; Staly Hurricane contented early; then Shuttle Buddy moved into second. A strong late run by Pretty Woman landed her runner-up.

Race 7. The Liam Carlin Memorial FFA Pace. (2,500; 800; 500; 200 Euro)

Race Time: 2:06.0

Also Ran: Cloud Laag (R.Hanson), Boldrun Buddy (W.Stewart) -- S.P. 4/6 Fav., 6/1, 4/1. Dist.: 1/2L, 2L.

Brief Report: The Blue Fox tried to make all; Armbro Lobell gave chase, but Scarlet & Gold, always looking at ease, cruised to the front at half-way. Armbro Lobell rallied late for 2nd.

Race 8. Red Mills FFA Trot. (1,500; 500; 300; 200 Euro)

Race Time: 2:07.1

Also Ran: Super Joie (K.Sheehy), Wild Magic (R.Hanson), CR King Carpas (G.Wallace), Dream With Mee II (W.Hopkins), Liz Highness (B.Roche) -- S.P. 4/1, 8/1, 6/1. Dist.: 5L, 1/2L.

Brief Report: Earl Ariba led until the straight, when Wictor E Nibs surged clear, with Hiatou Laroux trotting well to hold off Tanno Sensei.

Race 9. Paddy Kane Memorial Low Grade Final. 000-019. (2,000; 600; 300; 100 Euro)

(***horses qualified from heats earlier***)

Race Time: 2:03.3

Also Ran: Abbacrombie (P.Kane Jnr), Difficult Decision (Ml,Goggin), Ayr Storm (J.Kane), Decisive (P.Hill) -- S.P. 7/2, 4/5 Fav., 4/1. Dist.: 8L, 10L

Brief Report: Earned Income never looked in any danger, leading from the start, and winning going away. Stoneriggs Wizard broke at the start again, made up ground; at the business end, tried to close.

Race 10. Low Grade Consoloation Finnal (700; 300, 200 Euro.)

(***horses qualified from heats earlier***)

Race Time: 2:09.2

Also Ran: The Orient Express (J.Boyle), Golden Beauty (N.Finnegan), Mark's Patriot (J.McSweeney), Ballyhill Decision (Graham, 4/5 Fav, disqualified, see report)-- S.P. 3/1, 10/1, 10/1. Dist.: Neck, Neck

Brief Report: In a photo (and blanket) finish, favourite, Ballyhill Decision emerged first, but was disqualified for not keeping to the course. You Are The Man was first away,followed by The Orient Express, but Wheatley Harrier soon displaced The Orient Express.

SPs, Distances and Race Reports from Sunday available later 

SUNDAY, July 11th 2004

Race 1. Heat One, High Grade Handicap, 020-080 (700, 300, 200 Euro.)

Race Time: 2:05.9

Also Ran: Hotspur (J.Manning), Willsboro Rose (JJ.McCleod), The Blue Fox (T.Murphy) -- S.P. 8/1, 4/5 fav, 6/1. Dist.: 1 1/2l, 3l.

Brief Report: Coalford Jet was fast away. Arthur Harrier and Stoneriggs UK contended briefly. Scarlet And Gold's late challenge fell just a little short, while Denton John Joe arrived late for a place.

Race 2. Heat Two, High Grade Handicap, 020-080 (700, 300, 200 Euro.)

Race Time: 2:06.9

Also Ran: Just Flash (P.Kane Jnr), Coalford Cobra (A.O'Reilly), Fletcher (T.Murphy), Cloud Laag (R.Hanson) -- S.P. 7/4 fav; 5/2, 8/1. Dist.: 1/2l, 1/2l

Brief Report: Slingshot Scoot led off, followed by Apache Prince. Around halfway there was a mishap between Coalford Cobra, which got up to challenge Slingshot Scoot. Armbro Lobell's late effort was successful, while Home At Last got going in time to take 3rd, and Coalford Cobra was pulled up.

Race 3. Heat Three, High Grade Handicap, 020-080 (700, 300, 200 Euro.)

Race Time: 2.06.4

4 Horses Ran -- S.P. 5/4 fav; 2/1, 5/2. Dist.: 8l, 2l.

Brief Report: Bon Daniel led from start to finish; Country Squire soon settled into 2nd while Saunders Frakas never got in the hunt.

Race 4. Maidens. (1,000; 300; 200 Euro)

Race Time: 2:08.6

Also Ran: As Good As Gold (J.Kane), Shannons Pride (R.Hanson), Thornton Missile (Ml.Goggin), Mystic Knight (G.Wallace)-- S.P. 4/6 fav;, 6/1, 3/1. Dist.: 1 1/2l, 10l

Brief Report: Jackpot had no trouble winning this from start to finish. Nearing half-way, Matty O got up to take Porterstown Terry's place behind the leader.

Race 5. Ash and Sheena Jackson Handicap Trot. 000-050.5 (1,200; 500, 300 Euro)

Race Time: 2:10.0

Also Ran: Mango Chutney (P.Kane Jnr), Brilliant Niagra (C.Corrigan), Il Fenomenol (J.Kane)-- S.P. 5/4 fav, 9/4, 7/1. Dist.: 10l, 12l

Brief Report: Racing Evans out classed his rivals. Near mid-point, Earl Ariba got on terms but Racing Evans saw him off.

Race 6. Novice. (1,000; 300; 200 Euro).

Race Time: 2:12.4

Also Ran: Destinys Dream (G.Carey), Shes A Gem (P.Kane Jnr), Vee Jay (Ml.Goggin), Shes What Matters (J.Moore)-- S.P. 1/2 fav, 3/1, 10/1. Dist.: 5l, 2l

Brief Report: As they settled, She's What Matters took charge, followed by VeeJay and Sable Decision. Racing on, She's What Matters appeared to stop, Ballyhill Harrier took over, but now, Antagonize Hanover went into overdrive. On the straight, Sable Decision went off stride briefly, and Popeye gave chase to Antagonize Hanover, but had too much to do.

Race 7. High Grade Handicap Trot. 050-080

Race Time: 2:06.2

Also Ran: Super Joie (K.Sheehy), CR King Carpas (G.Wallace, disqualified) -- S.P. 1/2 fav, 4/1, 5/1. Dist.: 10l, 5l

Brief Report: Wictor E Nibs again stamped his authority, never looking in any danger from the start.

Race 8. Improvers. (1,000; 300; 200 Euro)

Race Time: 2:09.4

Also Ran: Newtown Tidalwave (A.Wallace), Oreanna (D.Goggin), Cool Knight, AB Direct-- S.P. 4/1, 4/1, 5/4 fav. Dist.: 3/4l, 10l

Brief Report: Vyrnwy David and Snatch set the pace until around half-way, when Cam's Charlotte displaced Snatch. Cam's Charlotte then challenged the leader; Vyrnwy David battled back but the winner was too good.

Race 9. High Grade Handicap FINAL. (2,500; 600; 300; 100 Euro)

(***horses qualified from heats earlier***)

Race Time: 2:06.2

Also Ran: Slingshot Scoot, Country Squire (J.Murdock), Home at Last (J.McSweeney), Denton John Joe (P.Kane Jnr)-- S.P. 7/2, 8/1, 1/1 fav. Dist.: 1/2l, 1L

Brief Report: A great Final. Coalford Jet ran his heart out. Home At Last was in second until approaching the last bend. Here Armbro Lobell arrived to take over, and Scarlet And Gold began his final challenge. On the straight, these three battled and all the way to the line, provided a great finish.

Race 10. High Grade Handicap CONSOLATION FINAL. (700, 300, 200 Euro)

(***horses qualified from heats earlier***)

Race Time: 2:09.1

Also Ran: Saunders Frakas, Stoneriggs UK, Coalford Wizzard -- S.P. 5/2 fav, 4/1, 6/1. Dist.: 1 1/2l, nk

Brief Report: Apache Prince led from start to finish, but had to work hard. At the business end, Stoneriggs UK looked threatening but stumbled. Tzar powered up to take second, and Just Flash arrived late.

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