The latest entry from his border kennels, Hizzy, a three-year-old dog, took the honours in the opening sprint race by a comfortable three lengths.
He led from the first bend to be followed home by fellow 2/1 shot Ross, a four-year-old from Tom and Harry Martindale of Carlisle.
There was also a worthwhile night on the good going Gretna track for Wiggy’s Sky, a three-year-old bitch from Cath Lister of Aspatria, which won by 2.25 lengths.
Strongest challenger was from another Cumbrian entry, Workington-based Park Lane.
Finally, top Scot was undoubtedly Willie Hyslop, whose three-year-old runner Smack had the edge in a 470 metres trip.
He came up in the home straight to take the honours by a short head from Davie Studholm’s Abbeytown bitch Rab’s Girl.
RESULTS and STARTING PRICES
First race (7.30) – 1, Hizzy, trap 2, price 2/1; 2, Ross, 1, 2/1; distance 3 lengths; winning time 17.53 seconds.
Second (7.45) – 1, Mess, 4, 4/6; 2, M&M, 1, 5/4; short head; 17.30.
Third (8.00) – 1, Roman’s Boy, 5, 1/2; 2, I’m Cheeky, 6, 6/4; 2.5; 17.13.
Fourth (8.15) – Void (no re-run).
Fifth (8.30) – Dottie, 2, 5/2; 2, Denbie, 4, 2/1; 2; 17.27.
Sixth (8.45) – Patchy, 2, 2/1; 2, Mister Klopp, 3, 2/1; a neck; 17.07.
Seventh (9.00) – 1, Clifton Lodge, 4, 3/1; 2, Miss Dee, 2, 3/1; 1.75; 17.24.
Eighth (9.15) – 1, Wiggy’s Sky, 1, 5/2; 2, Park Lane, 2, 6/4; 2.25; 17.13.
Ninth (9.30) – 1, Smack, 6, 2/1; 2, Rab’s Girl, 5, 6/4; short head; 29.27.
Tenth (9.45) – 1, Tattie Scone, 5, 5/4; 2, Star, 6, 2/1; 1.5; 29.36.
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