AIB Stakes hot-shots make semi-final exits

THERE were shocks in the opening two semi-finals of the AIB Stakes at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

AIB Stakes hot-shots make semi-final exits
Mon, 27 Aug, 2007 - 01:00

Clearwater Jack (evens) was carried wide at the opening bend in the first heat and made his exit.

The pacemaking Beechers Girl opened up a big lead as a result but needed all of it as, in the end, she only hung on by the minimum margin from the strong finishing Blackstone Kewell in 28.57.

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