Distillate registers a sixth career win Adrian McGuinness enhanced his fine record at Laytown, as his Distillate led home nine rivals in the O'Neills.com Handicap. Knocking on the door of late and registering a sixth career win this evening, the Havana Grey five-year-old was sent off a 6/1 chance for owners Mark Devlin, Nigel O'Hare and Philip Smith. Settled behind the leaders by Adam Caffrey, the 53-rated chestnut was ridden and gained a definite advantage with over a furlong to go, keeping on well in the closing stages to beat Punk Poet by a length-and-a-half. The runner-up was returned the 5/2 favourite under Ben Coen for Eddie Lynam, while Mullacash Buzz (6/1) was another two-lengths back in third. "We love it here and they boys love it," McGuinness, who was recording his 13th winner at the venue, enthused. "It wasn't a plan until we got her third last week as she wasn't going to get in. We were delighted after Bellewstown that she got third as she was guaranteed a run. "They (Mark Devlin, Nigel O'Hare and Philip Smith) are great supporters of mine. They love Dundalk and they love here. This means a lot to them to get a win down here - Mark loves this place and I'm delighted for him." STEWARDS REPORTS * The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Seamus Fahey, trainer of Jazz Dreamers, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 * Adam Caffrey, rider of Distillate (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout. Additional reporting by Michael Graham
