Hogan gets that all important first winner

Master Melody unlucky here last week, provided 19-year-old Dylan Hogan from Clare with his first winner when taking division one of the Dundalk Stadium On Facebook Handicap at Dundalk.

Kevin Prendergast 's Ad Valorem gelding, who also provided Gary Halpin with his initial success at this venue in December 2011, got a good run down the inner on this occasion.

At the finish Master Melody held the run of Perfect Ten by a neck.

Hogan said: "That's my first winner and it's a great feeling. Thanks go to the boss and to Chris Hayes, Willie Supple and Stephen Craine.

"The boss is a great master and trainer. I'm getting a bit of practice on this horse. I thought he was unlucky last week and I got a nice run up the inside."

The Stewards interviewed D.E. Hogan, rider of Master Melody, winner, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stage of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion D.E. Hogan was in breach of Regulation 10 4 in that he failed to give his mount time to respond, and having taken his record into account, they cautioned accordingly.

(MG & EM)