THE ordinary meetings are what makes the big meetings feel special. The five-race card at Annaghmore last Sunday was destined to be quiet following a 23-race bonanza for the M50 Weekend in Dublin the previous weekend.

The £125,000 Vincent Delaney Memorial commencing today in North Wales and a €100,000 Red John Memorial meeting in Cork (August 21st and 22nd) were sure to tempt trainers as well. The IHRA did well to put on a card at all, and the Kane yard from Trim made hay.