Going - Sprint - Good; Round - Good/Firm (Good in places). Overcast
Trifecta Not Won. Pool of 588.06 carried forward to Kilbeggan on Friday 19th August. Jackpot Pool - 630.00 Dividend - 472.50 Winning Units - 1. Placepot Pool - 9,762.55 Dividend - 683.60 Winning Units - 10.71. Days Aggregate - 39,672.51 Last Year 48,850.00
Olfa claims Tipp opener
She had the form to win it and was entitled to win her maiden,. She did it well and we'll find a little handicap for her next. She may go up to six furlongs. Pat said the ground was on the easy side of good and that was a help to her.
Butterfly flourishes for McDonogh
Ultra grinds out back-to-back wins
Foley shines on Knight
He's been busy but has been struggling a bit in handicaps,. The handicapper has a hold on him and he's still a few pounds higher than his last winning mark. The conditions of the race suited perfectly and he escaped a penalty. They should have more of these races. He liked the ground which is good and safe.
Buffalo wears down rivals
He ran a nice race at Naas and is progressing from race to race,. He's a professional smart little fellow and experience counts around here. He'll probably go for a nursery next.
Alanza swoops late in Fairy Bridge
She just got there and came from a long way back,. She nearly won twice and her two early runs taught her to settle. Seven-and-a-half to nine furlongs might be her trip. She's not in the Matron and it might be a bit much to supplement her. It's good now that she's won two Listed races.
Return springs shock in last