THE Annaghmore meeting scheduled for Sunday, September 21st was cancelled at short notice as a mark of respect for Joanne Richardson, who passed away, the wife of track owner and IHRA director Clive. The sympathy of everyone in the Irish harness scene goes to the family.

In the meantime, several Irish runners had always been intended for the prestigious Crock Of Gold meeting on Saturday, September 20th at Adam Williams’ superb Tir Prince Raceway at Rhyl, North Wales. The unexpected break on the Irish scene allows us to focus on some Irish successes.