LOCAL WEEKEND WINNERS
Henry De Bromhead was in double-winning form at Clonmel on Friday. Cornerkova at odds of 11/1 jumped particularly well to capture a beginners chase while 7/1 shot Withallduerespect ran out a clear-cut winner of the handicap chase.
The Henry De Bromhead trained 4/1 shot Downtown Queen made every stride a winning one obliging over hurdles at Downpatrick on Sunday.
AL BOUM PHOTO RETIRED
A Tramore standing dish on New Years Day Al Boum Photo has been retired aged 10. He won back-to-back running’s of the Cheltenham Gold Cup while he rattled off four consecutive victories in the Savills Chase at Tramore. Stablemate Melon has also been retired. While Al Boum Photo is to go eventing Melon is going down the team chasing and hunting route.
ROYAL ASCOT WEEK
Royal Ascot is underway on Tuesday and the action continues until Saturday.
Dungarvan trainer John Queally runs Arcadian Sunrise in the Ascot Stakes over two and a half miles on Tuesday afternoon at 5.00 pm. Promising apprentice Harry Davies who claims a valuable 5 pounds is in the saddle.
UPCOMING IRISH FIXTURES
Monday, June 13th - Kilbeggan 5.30 pm.
Tuesday, June 14th – Roscommon 4.50 pm.
Wednesday, June 15th – Wexford 5.20 pm.
Thursday, June 16th – Leopardstown 5.45 pm.
Friday, June 17th – Down Royal 4.55 pm and Limerick 5.40 pm.
Saturday, June 18th – Down Royal 2 pm.
Monday, June 20th – Ballinrobe 5.15 pm.
GREYHOUND RACING
TRAP DRAWS – SATURDAY JUNE 18th
Final – Friends Of Kilcohan Park and WTSC A2 Stake. Winner €1,000.
1 Rastafari Honey
2 Autumn Grace
3 Rockmount Titan
4 Shes A Dilemma
5 Kereight Road
6 Doubt Me Now
Semi-finals – Waterford Track Supporters Club A5 Stake. Winner €950.
First semi-final
1 Ivy Jo
2 A Forgotten Man
3 Oh My Sarah
4 Clash Solo
5 Clairethecooper
6 Kippax Silva
Second semi-final
1 Zaconey Jet
2 Archaton King
3 Daring Tego
4 Archaton Omo
5 Nans Molly
6 Ballygur Hanzo
