Punters lose out as Homer nods

HOMER nodded - much to cost of punters in the first semi-final of the Irish & European Stakes at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

An impressive winner in the heats at the venue a week previously, the Paul Hennessy trainer Longvalley Homer was punted from 1-2 to 1-3 to follow up in the opening semi but, after a slow start and being in trouble at the opening bend, he could only finish fourth to 10-1 chance Wynwansoon.

In as a reserve, Wynwansoon made all for a two and a half length success ovetr Tapioca Tom in 29.12.