Review roscommon 9th Jun Golden Kite (8-1) completed back-to-back wins in the Live The Dream With Tote Connacht National Handicap Chase at Roscommon.Adrian Maguire's veteran, who won the race 12 months ago under Jody McGarvey, benefited from a fine ride from talented 7lb claimer Johnny Burke.Burke's decision to kick on upon leaving the back straight proved crucial, as the winner opened up a big enough advantage to thwart the fast-finishing Cherryantor by three-quarters of a length.The withdrawal of Alderwood meant just four runners contested the Dermot Hughes Car Sales Chase, in which Usa prevailed in an exciting finish.The winner joined Toostrong and Realt Dubh in a three-way battle up the home straight, with Barry Geraghty's mount always going best and he asserted for a two-length victory after Realt Dubh fell at the last.The first-time hood did the trick as Abushamah (4-1) opened his account in the Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. (C & G) Maiden, which opened the mixed card.Kevin Prendergast's colt proved game in the finish as he knuckled down to reel in Angel Of Joy, who made a bold bid to make all, by a neck.Have A Nice Day was backed into 13-8 favourite for the Ballaghaderreen Handicap and didn't disappointing his supporters.Erelight and Togoville cut out the early running but the winner emerged from the chasing pack with a sustained challenge from two furlongs out and got on top in the final 100 yards to deny the former by three-quarters of a length.Apache Trooper (7-2) stole a march on his rivals to land the Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden in convincing fashion.Ger Lyons' Oratorio gelding kicked clear off the home turn in a race-winning move and went on to score by three and a quarter lengths from Massinga, who stayed on well for second.Irish Reel caused a 25-1 upset as he made all in the Budweiser Handicap, stretching five and a half lengths clear of Cristy's Call.
