Lane wins it by a street

THE GRAND prize continued at Enniscorthy Dog Track on Thursday night and there was a good crowd in attendance to witness the local runners battle to keep the prize at home.

The Thomas Codd-trained Street Lane came back in as reserve in heat two and put in a powerful display of front running to lead and score by a wide margin in the joint best of night time of 28.54.

Another local, My Céilí, was also impressive in heat four, overcoming her difficult trap six draw to lead and hold off the challengers into the third bend to run out a snug winner in the end in a useful 28.97. The semi-finals this week will be a major draw and some more fast times are expected.

On the Monday night three finals were down for decision and the first of these, the Track Supporters’ Club A3/4 Tri-Distance, saw Ravens Jester, trained by John Kavanagh, score a good win, coming from off the pace to score well by the line in a useful 31.73 (575 yards).

The final of the A4/5 Bitch Stake went to the Mary Whelan (Enniscorthy)-owned Sorghaghtani who was completing a four-timer when breaking fast from her trap three box to record a good 29.01 run.

The Trackside Diner A8/9 final saw Drealistown Mama, owned by Tony and Larry Power (New Ross), give them their first win, and they and friends enjoyed the experience immensely.

Thursday, October 6, is a night to keep in your diary. It is grand prize final night with a top-class supporting card featuring three open class races over 550, 575 and 600 yards, followed on Monday, October 10, by the Red Mills Champion Unraced first round.

Considering the English Derby winner and the runner-up have started their careers at the track, who knows, we could see another derby winner.

September 19 results - race one, Welcome To Enniscorthy A7/A8 525: 1, East Coast Lady (owners, Thomas Leniston and Mary Lawlor, Wexford), 29.09; 2.

Race two, The Track Bar A6 525: 1, Glenbrien Glint (owner, Kathleen Stamp, Glenbrien), 29.64.

Race three, The OceanFeed Greyhound + A5 525: 1, Beannacht Dinny (owners, Raymond O’Sullivan and Noel Kehoe, Clongeen), 29.50.

Race four, The Unrecorded Trials Wednesday and Friday A4 525: 1, Piercestown Mór (owners, Seamus Whelan and Niamh Murphy, Piercestown), 29.53.

Race five, The Trackside Diner A8/A9 525 final: 1, Drealistown Mama (owners, Tony and Larry Power, New Ross), 29.78.

Race six, The Track Supporters’ Club A3/A4 Tri Distance final: 1, Ravens Jester (owners, John Kavanagh and John Somers, Enniscorthy), 31.73.

Race seven, The Track Supporters’ Club A4/A5 Bitch 525 final: 1, Sorghaghtani (owner, Mary Whelan, Enniscorthy), 29.11.

Race eight, Premier Fantasy x Farloe Jubilee Puppy Raffle A4 525: 1, Pros Fancy (owner, Eugene Crosbie, Enniscorthy), 29.03.

Race nine, The Next Meeting Thursday 22nd September A5 575: 1, Seagrave Jack (owner, George Roche, Barntown), 32.11.

September 22 results - race one, The Riverside Park Hotel A5 525: 1, Kingsmill Haven (owners, Aidan and John Roche, Barntown), 29.51; 2, Free Eagle, 29.89.

Race two, The E.E.W. Ltd. A3 525: 1, Daniels Dream (owners, Woodbrook Rovers syndicate, Bray; trainer, Owen Doyle), 29.21; 2, Call Him Timmy, 29.26.

Race three, The Sam McCauley’s A3 550: 1, Baileys Pringles (owners, Bailey McGee, Co. Meath; trainer, John McGee), 30.46; 2, Vaz Te, 30.70.

Race four, round two, heat one: 1, Fast Fit Alex (owner, Patricia Flanagan, Gorey; trainer, John McGee), 28.54; 2, Faypoint Rush, 28.82.

Race five, round two, heat two: 1, Street Lane (owner, Eddie Doyle, Kiltealy; trainer, Thomas Codd, Enniscorthy), 28.54; 2, Bluestormrising, 29.24.

Race six, round two, heat three: 1, Lazy Leg (owners, Viking Dawn syndicate, Sallins; trainer, Leonard O’Hanlon), 28.85; 2, Kilara Lizzie, 28.99.

Race seven, round two, heat four: 1, My Céilí (owner, Paula Dempsey, Enniscorthy), 28.97; 2, Faypoint Lisa, 29.21.

Race eight, The Byrne’s Bookshop and Smyth’s Arro A2 525: 1, Tagalong Roy (owners, John Codd and Diana Brodie, Enniscorthy), 28.70; 2, Pros Fancy, 28.94.

Race nine, The Credit Union A4 600: 1, Ballymurn Royal (owners, Brendan and Michael McDonald, Ballymurn), 33.18; 2, Rathbally Titan, 33.67.