Martinstown cruises home in smart 31.24

DESPITE the withdrawal of a couple of fancied runners, the Tyrur McGuigan @ Stud Open 575 provided tremendous racing at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.

Martinstown Snow went fastest when posting a very smart 31.24, while Ohio Rumble and Broadstrand Lad were just a fraction slower winning their heats.

The much heralded clash of Tibetan Skies and Martinstown Snow in Heat 3 failed to materialise. After a superb opening round display, Tibetan Skies was a 6-4 favourite but he missed the break and never really threatened.