Four-timer gives Ireland hope of retaining Racing League title
Ireland are only 110.5 points behind Wales and The West, who take a 41.5 lead over London and The South.
Ireland gave themselves a fighting chance of retaining the Racing League title at Southwell next week following a fantastic four-timer at Newcastle on the penultimate night of action. Kevin Blake’s team came out on top in a titanic tussle for the trophy last year but looked out of the running heading to Gosforth Park for night five of six. However, Irish eyes were smiling in the north east as the defending champions roared back into some form of contention thanks to their four winners on the night. It leaves them 110.5 points behind Wales and The West who take a 41.5 lead over London and The South to Nottinghamshire – mainly in thanks to Harry Charlton’s Ten Pounds (9-2) who claimed the feature tote.co.uk Let’s Gan Into Toon Racing League R35 Handicap in the manner of a top-class horse.Blake said: “This looked the most competitive fixture of the competition so far and the North, Scotland and Yorkshire all had a big team of runners. “I didn’t think anyone would be individually performing very well but when the luck bounces your way you take it. “I thought I had a good, solid team, but I could just as easily had no winner and a bunch of them run well so you have to take it.” Road To Wembley gave the Irish a brilliant start as Richard Hughes’ 2-1 favourite showed plenty of resolution to hold off the strong challenge of Sir Mark Prescott’s hat-trick seeking Almudena.
Another one-three for Ireland! 🇮🇪🟢
Cloud Seeker wins the https://t.co/RYLCbI3ImR Alreet Pet Racing League R30 with Natzor coming in third 🥇#ITVRacing | @RacingLeagueUK | @AndrewSlattery7 | @kevinblake2011 pic.twitter.com/E5FbMcZB2S — ITV Racing (@itvracing) August 22, 2024
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