John Oxx's Ebalista allowed Fran Berry to join Johnny Murtagh at the top of the jockeys' table when sauntering to victory in the Guillamene Maiden.

Held up off the pace by Berry, the 11-8 favourite moved ominously into contention two furlongs out and soon put the race beyond doubt on the turn for home.

Seemingly relishing the step up to a mile and a half, she tore through the final furlong to beat Forest Minx by four lengths.< Weybridge Light gained compensation for a couple of near-misses when running out a commanding winner of the Sponsor A Race At Tramore Handicap.

Seamie Heffernan soon had the 4-1 chance in a prominent position and after tracking the pacesetting Mullagh Abu for much of the mile and a half contest, he kicked for home on the final turn.

That move proved enough to secure success, as Eoin Griffin's charge ran on strongly to beat Sparring Partner by four lengths.< Lus Na Hoiche just edged out Katcarhue in a thrilling finish to the Waterford And Tramore Directors Handicap.

The 12-1 winner had to pull out all the stops to edge out the gallant runner-up, eventually prevailing by a head under Shane Foley.< Bincas Beauty notched her first success when sauntering to victory in the Lisselan Ladies INH Flat Race under Pauline Ryan.

Very few horses got into the race, and once Ryan had reeled in To The Left on the 12-1 chance, there was little anyone could do to stop her winning, as she finished eight lengths in front of Hampshire Express < Root Cause (11-2) made it seventh time lucky over timber in the www.tramore-racecourse.com Maiden Hurdle.

Having been held up by Robbie Power, Tom Mullins' charge touched down over the penultimate flight in a share of the lead and showed a superior change of gear to account for In The Haven by eight lengths.

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