IT was disappointing that there were only five horses entered in the older geldings’ maiden for novice riders at Loughrea last Sunday.

However, the two newcomers, Okey Dokey and Crookesmoor, both fell and, when the once-previously raced The Germany One pulled-up, it was left to the more experienced pair to fight out the finish. At the post, the 2/1 favourite Rockmount Rocker was 15 lengths up on his rival, Troll D’Oudairies who has some good placed form to his credit.