Pinpoint Boom gave Kelly Macari her second Betfred Eclipse when running out a shock 20-1 winner of the Category One final over 500 metres at Nottingham last night.
The son of Shaneboy Lee, who had scraped through the qualifying stages, flew out of the traps and made the first turn just in front of Swift Carter and the favourite Ballymac Mossjoe.
From there he went clear of Crossfield Cesar who was moving well on the outside. However he could never get close enough to the leader, who kicked on again down the home straight to score by a length and a half in 29.74sec.
Macari, who won the race with Mill bling Bling back in 2011 said afterwards: “The boys in the kennel were quite confident all day and when he came out in front he was always going to be difficult to pass as he’s a strong running dog.
“We basically bought him for next year after some good runs at Cork and to win this race again is amazing.
“We’ll probably put him away now for next year with all the big competitions in mid for him.
“There are two new lads involved in the syndicate of four and I’m lease they have tasted success so early.”
Part owner Alan Findlay said: “We nibbled away at him all day at big prices as we quietly fancied him. We named the dog after Rab McNair as he tends to go Boom after every winner and hopefully this dog will be booming for some time to come.”
Coolavanny Pat was one of the stars of the undercard when winning the Betfred Double Delight 480.
Charlie Lister’s runner flew out and made all to score in a fast 28.66sec for 480 metres.
Assistant trainer Ian Sutherland said afterwards: “He was a bit young for the Eclipse but made the Puppy Classic Final and looks a great prospect for next year.”
Lister was also on the mark with Old Joe Golden in the Betfed.com 480 Trophy when he led from the opening turn and held the late effort of Shaneboy Freddie by a length in 28.76sec.
“He’s a good dog when he leads and dug deep to win here,” said Sutherland.
Scolari Sound warmed up for the forthcoming National Sprint at the track when was an impressive winner of the Betfred Goals Galore Sprint over 305 metres.
David Pruhs’ runner blasted out of the boxes and made all to beat Lemon Pluto by three and a half lengths in 17.66sec.
A kennel spokesman said afterwards: “The dog will be back here for the National Sprint back here in a few weeks’ time and is in great form.”
Doncaster St Leger winner Swift Curie came from last to first to win the Betfred Scoop 6 Soccer Ladies Stakes over 500 metres.
Russ Warren’s bitch caught Brighton Belle winner Airmount Duchess close home to score by a neck in 30.38sec.
Scottish Derby finalist Coolavanny Jap impressed in the Betfred Mobile Gents Trophy over 500 metres.
Derek Law’s runner cracked out and was soon well clear of La Maqina and went on to beat that rival by just over four lengths in a fastest of the night 29.50sec.
Midway Jack came late to land a scrappy Betfred Keep It Fun Stayers Trophy over 680 metres.
The lead changed several times but Simon Cull’s runner got up close home to deny Head Iton Scoogs by a neck in 42.04sec.
Loop The Loop was an easy winner of the Betfred Hat Trick Heaven Marathon over 925 metres when pulling clear off the penultimate turn to register a seven length victory over local runner Alma Prince in 58.21sec.
