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Harness Racing by Coast

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The twentieth anniversary of Aberystwyth trotting races, took place on a glorious summer afternoon on Saturday, alongside Cardigan Bay. Entries were high, competition was fierce, with some racing expectations fulfilled, while others provided surprising results.

Three Nursery races provided the warm up to the afternoon with Lakeside Glory (Jones Brecon) taking the first, Evenwood Thumps Up (Lewis Llandrindod) claiming the second and new driver Jonny James steered Bon Hasty (Collingwood Huntington) to victory in the third.

In the first heat of the Novice Melanie Langford provided inspiration for Beacon Sorcerer (Bevan Llanddewi) to win from George Gentle (Lewis Welshpool) with Purple Connection (Williams Llanwern) in third. Shakalaka Boom Boom in his first race in the Novice section took the second heat ahead of Ceiron Overway (Williams Porthyrhyd) and Forest Surprise (Miles Merthyr).

Blackfield Buddy (Barton Clunderwen) with Bridget Lewis in the sulky has certainly hit a purple patch in his career as he flew passed the post in the first Grade B heat, in front of Makemeamillionayr (Weigel Llanddewi Velfrey) and Brywins Lucky Charm (Jones Brecon). Habberley Haste (Lloyd New Radnor) with trainer Andrew Hardwick at the controls took the second B heat in impressive style with last week’s winner C U Choteau (Thomas Llanbister) in second and Abernant (Greenway Michaelchurch Eskley) was third. Fold the Notes (Perks Presteigne) with young Oliver Jones in the sulky took the third B heat from Jango Fett (Hitchcock Haverfordwest) in second and For One Night Only (Wilson Llanfihangel ar arth) in third.

Local ‘Cardi’ star Lakeside Pan belonging to long time supporter John Elder from New Quay driven by his son Wayne took the first heat of the Grade A from Strike a Light (Meaney Merthyr) with newcomer Vally Jasper (Lloyd New Radnor) in third. In the second Grade A heat WellfieldLifestyle (Edmunds Porthcawl) looked back to his best, under the guidance of nephew Mark White to win from Fold be Nimble (Perks Presteigne) while The Red Devil (Greenway Michaelchurch Eskley) was third. Bon Jasper (Jones Llanllwni) is in top form at the moment and, accompanied by usual pilot, trainer Debbie Hitchcock, took the third Grade A heat from the fast finishing back marker Ithon Inmate (Price Brecon) with Chaps Commander (Jones Brecon) in third.

Knights Templar driven by owner Stephen Williams from Shrewsbury provided a just reward for the long journey from Shropshire, to win the first Baby Novice race and so procure a place in the Novice division, in second was Tyssul Pennylane (Broome Bromfield) with Fold Elite (Perks Presteigne) in third. In the second Baby Novice Lakeview Meg driven by owner Linda Atherton-Rees from Narberth was first passed the post ahead of Self Pozest (Hussey Merthyr) and Dan (Rowlands Talsarn).

As always the Dash was a popular race with Ayr Ontario (Weigel Llanddewi Velfrey) showing a fine turn of foot to claim the win in front of Arctic Prince (Gwatkin Evenjobb) and Tyssul Opal (Atherton-Rees, Narberth).

The saddle race enhanced the reputation of Meadowland Hasty (Price Brecon) ridden by Emma Layton as they romped home ahead of last week’s winner Forest Gump (Duggan Llangunllo) with Tommy the Dealer (Bevan Llanddewi) in third.

Two juniors competed in the next race when the combined experience of Anna Lewis Clunderwen and thirteen year old Terripan Hanover (Davies Dehewyd) took first place in front of Sidney Mason on the somewhat erratic Dernol Bonus (Lloyd Painscastle).

In the Novice Final Beacon Sorcerer (Bevan Llanddewi) aided by Mel Langford flew to the front to dominate the race and claim his ticket into open racing, in second was Itshallover (Meaney Merthyr) with George Gentle (Lewis Welshpool) claiming third.

In the Grade B Final, the optimistically named Fold the Notes (Perks Presteigne) lived up to his name with Oliver Jones at the controls to win from the rejuvenated Blackfield Buddy (Barton Clunderwen) while Habberly Haste (Lloyd New Radnor) was in third.

The Grade A Final provided a show case win for WellfieldLifestyle (Edmunds Porthcawl) with Mark (Mr Cool) White in the sulky seat, as they came home ahead of strike a Light (Meaney Merthyr) and Vally Jasper (Lloyd New Radnor).

With a full compliment of nine runners the consolation finished the day with one of the closest finishes, as Tyssul Pearl and owner rob Barton from Clunderwen just got the better of No Mercy and Horst Weigel from Llanddewi Velfrey while Blackies Boy (Prosser Libanus) was third.

At the end of a long day of racing next week is one of the ‘classics’ of the season at Caersws on Saturday July 25th starting at 1.30pm.

Detailed Results

Race 1 - Nursery
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Lakeside Glory Gate £0
2 Hello Vera Gate £0
3 Ithon JR Gate £0
4 Knights Templar 20 £0
5 Ceiron Blue Boy Gate £0
6 Hyar Truly Gate £0
Time: 2.207

Race 2 - Nursery
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Evenwood Thumps Up Gate £0
2 Rhyds Backchat Gate £0
3 Kamikaze Gate £0
4 Meadowland Olympic Gate £0
5 Tommy The Dealer 30 £0
6 Life Today Gate £0
Time: 2.182

Race 3 - Nursery
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Bon Hasty 40 £0
2 Holmes Wildfire Gate £0
3 My Amazing Grace Gate £0
4 Habberley Anne Gate £0
5 Cardigan Boy Gate £0
6 The Governess Gate £0
Time: 2.220

Race 4 - Baby Novice
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Knights Templar 20 £60
2 Tyssul Penny Lane 10 £25
3 Fold Elite Gate £15
4 Pendragon 20 £0
5 Blackfield Bling 20 £0
6 Dernol Bonus Gate £0
F Immortal Breeze 10 £0
Time: 2.162

Race 5 - Baby Novice
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Lakeview Meg 10 £60
2 Self Pozest 10 £25
3 Dan 10 £15
4 Krak De Chevalier Gate £0
5 Danny Blue 20 £0
6 Dragon Jack Gate £0
7 Hendre Yankee 10 £0
Time: 2.166

Race 6 - Novice H1
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Beacon Sorcerer 20 £15
2 George Gentle Gate £10
3 Purple Connection 10 £5
4 Meadowbranch Belle 20 £0
5 Tyssul Opal 10 £0
6 Arctic Prince 10 £0
7 Jake Lobell Gate £0
8 Wellfield Wally 10 £0
9 Kiplyn 20 £0
Time: 2.129

Race 7 - Novice H2
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Shakalakaboom Boom Gate £15
2 Ceiron Overway Gate £10
3 Forest Surprise Gate £5
4 Itshallover Gate £0
5 Dolan Hasty 10 £0
6 Blackfield Judy Gate £0
7 Tyssul Pearl 10 £0
8 Sable Sam 20 £0
Time: 2.156

Race 8 - Novice Final
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Beacon Sorcerer 20 £100
2 Itshallover Gate £25
3 George Gentle Gate £15
4 Forest Surprise Gate £0
5 Shakalakaboom Boom Gate £0
6 Purple Connection 10 £0
7 Ceiron Overway Gate £0
8 Meadowbranch Belle 20 £0
Time: 2.168

Race 9 - Grade B H1
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Blackfield Buddy Gate £25
2 Makemeamillionayr Gate £15
3 Brywins Luckycharm Gate £5
4 Blackies Boy Gate £0
5 Habberley Playboy Gate £0
6 Bon Hasty Gate £0
PU Runaway Girl 10 £0
Time: 2.134

Race 10 - Grade B H2
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Habberley Haste Gate £25
2 C U Choteau Gate £15
3 Abernant Gate £5
4 Precious Cargo 10 £0
5 Ithon Gypsy Gate £0
6 The Bold Jack Gate £0
7 Brywins Jo Jo 10 £0
8 Holmes Dreamer Gate £0
Time: 2.118

Race 11 - Grade B H3
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Fold The Notes Gate £25
2 Jango Fett Gate £15
3 For One Night Only 10 £5
4 Ayr Ontario Gate £0
5 Camden Lock 10 £0
6 Too Hot Today Gate £0
7 Dragon Penlan Gate £0
Time: 2.135

Race 12 - Grade B Final
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Fold The Notes Gate £500
2 Blackfield Buddy Gate £50
3 Habberley Haste Gate £20
4 Makemeamillionayr Gate £0
5 Brywins Luckycharm Gate £0
6 Jango Fett Gate £0
7 Abernant Gate £0
8 C U Choteau Gate £0
Time: 2.154

Race 13 - Grade A H1
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Lakeside Pan Gate £25
2 Strike A Light Gate £15
3 Vally Jasper Gate £5
4 No Mercy 10 £0
5 Saorlas Glory Gate £0
6 Meadowland Hasty 20 £0
7 Hilltop West Art Gate £0
Time: 2.112

Race 14 - Grade A H2
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Wellfieldlifestyle Gate £25
2 Fold Be Nimble Gate £15
3 The Red Devil Gate £5
4 Terripan Hanover Gate £0
5 Best of the Fleet 20 £0
6 Forest Gump Gate £0
Time: 2.141

Race 15 - Grade A H3
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Bon Jasper 10 £25
2 Ithon Inmate 40 £15
3 Chaps Commander Gate £5
4 Scoobys Dream 20 £0
5 Artisan 10 £0
6 American Gigolo Gate £0
Time: 2.100

Race 16 - Grade A Final
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Wellfieldlifestyle Gate £600
2 Strike A Light Gate £50
3 Vally Jasper Gate £20
4 Ithon Inmate 40 £0
5 Chaps Commander Gate £0
6 Bon Jasper 10 £0
7 Fold Be Nimble Gate £0
8 The Red Devil Gate £0
PU Lakeside Pan Gate £0
Time: 2.122

Race 17 - Saddle
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Meadowland Hasty 50 £60
2 Forest Gump 30 £20
3 Tommy The Dealer Gate £10
4 Too Hot Today 10 £0
Time: 2.112

Race 18 - Dash
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Ayr Ontario Gate £60
2 Arctic Prince Gate £20
3 Tyssul Opal Gate £10
4 Holmes Dreamer Gate £0
5 Brywins Ducklyn Gate £0
6 Wellfield Wally Gate £0
7 Ithon Gypsy Gate £0
8 Habberley Playboy Gate £0
Time: 1.356

Race 19 - Junior
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Terripan Hanover 60 £30
2 Dernol Bonus Gate £20
Time: 2.175

Race 20 - Consolation
Position Horse Name Handicap Prize
1 Tyssul Pearl 10 £20
2 No Mercy 60 £10
3 Blackies Boy 30 £5
4 Dragon Penlan 30 £0
5 Jake Lobell Gate £0
6 Best of the Fleet 70 £0
7 Dolan Hasty 10 £0
8 Blackfield Judy Gate £0
9 Sable Sam 20 £0
Time: 2.127