Brief summary of Saturday night.

+ Another great session for the Irish with five winners including three for Graham Holland and a fourth heat win overall for Pat Buckley. Noel Heir was also on the mark as Irish Derby form was once again rubber stamped.

+ Most notable eliminations on the night – Faughan Rebel, Bower Luke, Bubbly Magnum and Dingys Source.

+ Times and going allowances were practically meaningless due to the torrential rain though the track appeared remarkably consistent inside to out.

+Ironically, it was the famed Nottingham middle boxes that failed to supply a winner. Subject to any seeding changes there are 33 railers, 8 middles and 7 wides going into the second round.