FAT BUDGIE, having shaved the track record in the heats the previous week, equalled the best time for the standard trip in the second semi-final of the Rochestown Park Hotel Stakes at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

WORD Of GOD, who made all to win his opening heat in 30.41, is given a cautious vote in the first semi-final of the Red Mills Southern Champion Stakes at Youghal this evening.