The third meeting under BHRC rules at Allensmore was a splendid marathon of 15 races, which got faster and faster as the track dried in the glorious sunshine.

Drybrook's John Hammonds has his horses in top form this season and his wife Chrissie, who has recently had brain surgery, got a rousing reception when she received the Ayr Mission trophy for Forest Lakeside’s fastest Maiden division victory in the hands of Kelly Wakefield.

Dinmore trainer, Stella Havard, had an unexpected reward for having her head shaved at the meeting in aid of Macmillan, when her unfancied youngster, Fantasizing, sped past the opposition with Martin Roberts in one of the other divisions.

The last division was won by Peter Preston’s Landa Dreams from his stable at Dilwyn.

Leominster driver Patrick Morris continued his brilliant run of form with Trefor Morgans’ horses, scoring with Ystwyth DT off a backmark in the Members Mile, then partnering the magnificent Meadowbranch Josh to a fast victory after a spirited battle with Foolaround (Rhys Evans) in the Free For All in memory of Allensmore farmer, Gwyn Owens.

Next meeting: Pembridge, Saturday 2pm.

All races over 1 mile 90 yards. Going Good, becoming good to firm.

Members Mile Handicap: 1 Ystwyth DT (Patrick Morris) 40 yds, 2 Monkey Harris (Sarah Allen) 40 yds, 3 Brywins Jolene (Nathan Strickland) 20 yds. 2.8.5. 1L, 3/4L, Owned and trained by Trefor Morgans, Aberystwyth.

Ayr Mission Maiden Mile Div 1: 1 Fantasizing (Martin Roberts), 2 Wellfield Ginger (Sarah Allen), 3 Beach Bum (Jed Strickland). 2:15.0. Owned and trained by Stella Havard, Dinmore.

Div 2: 1 Forest Lakeside (Kelly Walefield), 2 Mary Joe (David Bevan), 3 Skip Along (Emma Langford). 2.14.0. Owned and trained by John Hammonds, Drybrook.

Div 3: 1 Landa Dreams (Peter Preston), 2 Tyssul Queensway (Gary O’Grady), 3 Bobby Sox (Shae Price). 2.16.4. Owned and trained by Peter Preston, Dilwyn.

C Class Driver’s Handicap: 1 Tuco (Nathan Strickland), 2 Tantalizing (Martin Roberts), 3 Caenwood Quality (Mike Cooper). 2.11.4. Neck, short hd. Owned by Bret Strickland and Michelle Strickland,, trained by Bret Strickland, Westerleigh.

NOVICE PACE: 1 Fresh Ayr (Michael O’Mahoney), 2 Lady Mary (Jim McInally), 3 Billy Bong (David Bevan). 2:12.1 Neck, 10L. Owned By Richard T Thomas, trained by Michael O’Mahoney, Tregaron.

GRADE 2 PACE: 1 Rhyds Night Nurse (Jason Podmore), 2 Mill Road (David Bevan), 3Limelights Frankie (Jed Strickland). 2.8.6. Owned by James Till, trained by Jason Podmore, Uttoxter.

GRADE I PACE: 1 Wellfeild Shadylady (Michael O’Mahoney); 2 I’m Immpartial Too (Alan Brown), 3 Beacon Spellbound (Roy Wilson). 2.8.5. 1L, 1L. Owned and trained by Roy Sheedy, Penhow.

GRADE 1 PACE: 1 Runaway Girl (Mike Evans), 2 Caenwood Quality (David Bevan), 3 Trysor Ffion (Jamie Davies). 2.8.0. 6L, 4L. Owned by Marc Jonea, trained by Mike Evans, Tregaron.

GRADES 3-5 PACE: 1 Amercan Gangster (Rhys Evans), 2 Saorlas Glory (Michael O’Mahoney), 3 Rhyd N Write (Lee Vaughan). 2.11.0. Owned by Gwenan Thomas, trained by Rhys Evans, Tregaron.

NOVICE PACE: 1 Dizzy Miss lizzy (Mark Pritchard), 2 Blackfield Judy (Huw Thomas), 3 Camden Kinki (Emma Langford). 2.10.7. 1L, 1/2L. Owned by Nigel Lewis, trained by Mark Pritchard, Boughrood.

GRADES 4&5 PACE: 1 Wellfield Official (Huw Thomas), 2 Valley Jasper (David Bevan), 3 Ffynon (Tudor Jones). 2.6.7. 21/2L, 1L. Owned and trained by Roy Sheedy, Penhow.

SANTANA LAD SERIES PACE: 1 Mattison (Gareth Price), 2 Fantasizing (Martin Roberts), 3 Summers Dream (Sarah Allen). 2.7.0. Owned and trained by Gareth Price, Brecon.

PREFERRED FREE FOR ALL: 1 Meadowbranch Josh (Patrick Morris), 2 Foolaround (Rhys Evans), 3 Blue Incredible (Jason Podmore). 2.5.0. Hd, hd. Owned and trained by Trefor Morgans, Aberystwyth.