Sonny bill speeds home
THE LAST of the big unraced stakes got under way at Enniscorthy Dog Track on Monday of last week, sponsored by Roban Financial (Enniscorthy).
Heat one saw the fastest of the four winners in Monbeg Sonnybill who showed good early pace to lead. The hot favourite ran out a very snug victor by three and a half lengths in a good 29.17.
The Speedrite A4 second round was also completed, and the Seamus ‘Shanks’ Whelan-owned Piercestown Anna followed up her first round win when taking heat two in the fastest of the round, finishing well to record a useful 29.21.
Thursday night’s card was an all-graded affair and the John Codd and Diana Brodie-owned Tagalong Roy seems to be able to stay ahead of the grader.
He completed a four-timer when taking the last race of the evening over 550 yards, running out a three-length winner in a time of 31.71 and taking his career winning total to 17.
Monday, November 14, results - race one, The Roban Financial Open Unraced 525, round one, heat one: 1, Monbeg Sonnybill (owners, Gearóid Doyle and Cormac Doyle, Monbeg, Enniscorthy), 29.17; 2, Toker Carley, 29.41.
Race two, heat two: 1, Kiltrea Brian (owner, John Doyle, Kiltrea, Enniscorthy), 29.63; 2, Lochdara Snake, 29.84.
Race three, heat three: 1, Boarding Gate (owners, Philip Coleman and Patrick Stafford, Tullicanna; trainer, Peter Cronin, Co. Kilkenny), 29.58; 2, Metric Brae, 30.07.
Race four, heat four: 1, Oreo (owner, Michael Cronin, Co. Waterford; trainer, Peter Cronin, Co. Kilkenny), 29.61; 2, Altesse Paradise, 29.71.
Race five, The Speedrite A4 525, round two, heat one: 1, Daniels Dream (owners, The Four Pioneers syndicate, Poulshone), 29.68; 2, Drealistown Mama, 29.78.
Race six, heat two: 1, Piercestown Anna (owner, Seamus Whelan, Piercestown), 29.21; 2, Strictly Pet, 29.35.
Race seven, heat three: 1, Cosy Scolari (owner, Helen Toft, Killinick), 29.40; 2, Tagalong Dicey, 29.61.
Race eight, heat four: 1, Dark Stone (owner, Thomas Kirwan, Barntown), 29.23; 2, Our Little Dolly, 29.24.
Thursday, November 17 - race one, Welcome To Enniscorthy A6 525: 1, Gentstown Lilly (owner, Joe Walsh, Kilmore), 30.24; 2, Carrigoe Tot, 30.31.
Race two, The Leinster Champion A4/A5 Puppy 525 semi-final: 1, Wiredtothemoon (owner, Mark Petticrew, Enniscorthy); 2, Fortunate Reggie, 29.50.
Race three, The Leinster Champion A4/A5 Puppy 525 semi-final: 1, Fortunate Ronnie (owners, Ben and Tom Davies, Kilkenny; trainer, Margaret Fortune, Co. Kilkenny), 29.32; 2, Coco Princess, 29.37.
Race four, Jimmy Buckley in Concert Wed 30th November A4/A5 525: 1, Lazy But Lively (owners, Suited and Booted syndicate, Enniscorthy; trainer, David Morris, Enniscorthy), 29.19; 2, Ravens Prince, 29.50.
Race five, Christmas Parties @ Enniscorthy Track A4 575: 1, Babbie Helen (owner, Brendan Frayne, Wexford town), 31.89; 2, Lochdara Jet, 32.06.
Race six, The Trackside Diner A3 550: 1, Whitefort Mickey (owner, Ursula Neville, Enniscorthy), 30.85; 2, Elusive Star, 30.92.
Race seven, The Track Bar A2 525: 1, Ado Foley (owner, Thomas Foley, Co. Wicklow), 29.47; 2, Ballymurn Royal, 29.48.
Race eight, November A1/A2 575: 1, Tagalong Roy (owners, John Codd and Diana Brodie, Enniscorthy), 31.71; 2, Strictly Sand, 31.92.