Bunyan & Maguire on the mark with Dancin

Gone Dancin justified plenty of market support, as she made all in the Daily Mirror Fillies Flat Race.

Fifth and fourth on her first two starts, the grey daughter of Mastercraftsman opened on-course at 5/2 this evening before going off the clear 15/8 favourite in the colours of Shauna Carroll & Daniel Givens.

Sent straight to the front by Finian Maguire, she was pushed along over two furlongs out, and extended her advantage over a furlong from home, going on to score easily by ten lengths.

Newcomer Rathmuck Minstrel finished second at 10/1, while fellow debutant Jelara (5/2) was another three parts of a length back in third.

Bunyan wasn't present for the win, but he later reported on the phone: "She's a mare that has a very bright future. I would have been very disappointed if she hadn't won.

"She jumps a hurdle well and I'll have to talk to the owners to see if she goes for a winner's of one (bumper) or hurdling.

"I'm delighted for the owners who are from Dublin and couldn't be in Down Royal tonight. They have been very patient."

STEWARDS REPORTS

The Stewards fined Thomas Mullins, trainer, E350 for lodging a passport in respect of Backsheesh, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Backsheesh in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (iv)

Mr R. Deegan, rider of Late Again trained by C.Byrnes, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount changed her legs for a couple of strides and never felt right.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Late Again, trained by C.Byrnes, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on her right fore leg.

Additional reporting by Michael Graham