Race report by Liam Hennessy as follows: Round 3 of the Grand Prix Series took place Thursday in conjunction with The Clonliffe 2 mile Tommy Burton Cup – Morton Stadium / Santry Demesne – Cool, dry evening / 10 Degrees / Slight breeze / Good conditions for running.
The rain held off, as many of the 56 Grand Prix Runners who took part were first timers to the 2017 series, eager to make an impression on the Grand Prix Points Table.
The following is the result of the Grand Prix Handicap from the 126th running of the Clonliffe 2 mile / Tommy Burton Cup race;
1st Place – Ollie Power
2nd Place – Katie Hennigan
3rd Place – Karl Nolan
Prizes for 2 Mile will be presented next Thursday, May, 4th.
The points table will be updated in due course.
Many thanks again to Race Director; Michael Kearney, Event Controller /Safety Officer; Alan Worrall, Club officials and Friends, who made the 2 mile race a great success.
Next Race – Round 4 – NEXT Thursday, May 4th – 8pm – Morton Stadium – 3000 Metres (Track Race) / The Pat O’Hara Memorial Cup – It could be you !!!
See you there !!!