The Mace Northern Ireland Champion Apprentice Handicap was won by President Dan trained by John McConnell and ridden by Michael Cleere.

John McConnell said, "It's my 3rd winner around here, I love coming up here there is always a great atmosphere. The horse will go to the Sales at Doncaster next month."

Michael Cleere who is apprenticed to David Wachman is originally from Killenaule Co Tipperary is enjoying a good season recording his 8th winner of the season this afternoon.