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0:00:17 > 0:00:18- It's in your blood.
0:00:18 > 0:00:21- If you're brought up with it, - it's hard to let go.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- I've been brought up with it, - I live and breathe for it.
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- I train horses - and go racing on weekends.
0:00:30 > 0:00:35- The Welsh Classic is the ultimate - dream. Everyone wants to win it.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- The best horses go to Tregaron.
0:00:39 > 0:00:43- There's nothing better - than being placed in Tregaron.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- Everyone wants to win at Tregaron. - They travel long distances.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- I've made friends with people - from Ireland and Scotland.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54- They're lifelong friends.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- It's great to hear your horse's - name, it's an amazing feeling.
0:00:58 > 0:01:03- To win these races after - you've put so much work into it...
0:01:04 > 0:01:05- ..it's just amazing.
0:01:12 > 0:01:17- All roads lead to Dolyrychain - on Bank Holiday Monday...
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- ..for the Tregaron - festival of racing.
0:01:21 > 0:01:28- 220 horses, 31 races - and over 50,000 in prize money.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33- Welcome to the big day - and the Welsh Classic.
0:01:33 > 0:01:37- As well as bringing you - all the action from here...
0:01:37 > 0:01:42- ..we'll review the harness racing - season in a packed programme.
0:01:47 > 0:01:53- The first big meeting of the season, - the Ceredigion Races.
0:01:54 > 0:01:59- We head to Caersws - to join the independents.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- We meet the stars of 2017...
0:02:03 > 0:02:05- ..and follow them in Tregaron.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- The racing started - on Friday in Tregaron...
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- ..with the Battle of the Big Guns.
0:02:13 > 0:02:18- Winner of the Welsh Classic 12 - months ago, Evenwood Sonofagun.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- The crowning glory, - the Strata Florida Classic Final.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25- 2,000 up for grabs for the winner.
0:02:25 > 0:02:31- Southern Sunshine and Mike O'Mahony - with his fifth victory.
0:02:32 > 0:02:37- The Dewi Lloyd Davies memorial - trophy is today's main prize.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- Five heats and the first two - qualify for the final.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44- The prize on offer - in that final is 6,000.
0:02:45 > 0:02:50- Let's join the first heat and the - voice of S4C Rasus, Wyn Gruffydd.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- The first heat - for the Welsh Classic.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57- Plenty of Welsh interest. - Mattison driven by Gareth Price.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01- In The Ayr - Mike O'Mahony, - Shark Penlan - Alan Jones...
0:03:01 > 0:03:06- ..Rhun Wilson drives Touch Of Chaps - but the clear favourite...
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- ..is Genghis Pride driven - by Richard Haythornthwaite.
0:04:18 > 0:04:21- Mike O'Mahony gets his second day - off to a flyer.
0:04:22 > 0:04:26- Five winners yesterday, he won the - Strata Florida Classic on Friday.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29- He's on his way - to the Welsh Classic Final.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- In The Ayr, - the whip and the fist in the air.
0:04:33 > 0:04:37- Mike O'Mahony wins the first heat.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- Where was Mike O'Mahony hiding? - He came right from the middle.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- He's wearing white and green.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46- He found some space - and headed for home.
0:04:47 > 0:04:52- Richard Haythornthwaite with - Genghis Pride was in the centre...
0:04:52 > 0:04:57- ..but Mike O'Mahony swept all - before him with In The Ayr.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00- His stable is on fire this weekend.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04- It went good, I had a nice trip - and I was in second all the way.
0:05:04 > 0:05:09- When I got off the bend, - she sprinted home really good.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- It went to plan.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- Here's confirmation of the result.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- Mike O'Mahony starts the day - where he left off yesterday.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- As are Genghis Pride - and Alan Haythornthwaite.
0:05:23 > 0:05:25- Shark Penlan was squeezed out - in third.
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- It's nice to see you - and Tregaron bathed in sunshine.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- I hear you had some sunshine - in Canada recently.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- Tell me more about your trip.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38- Yes, but it was work!
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- It was the international - harness racing conference.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44- I was there to represent Britain, - as breed registrar.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47- The meeting was held - in Prince Edward Island.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50- What's the importance - of this conference?
0:05:50 > 0:05:56- All the world's countries that hold - harness racing meetings meet up.
0:05:56 > 0:06:01- They aim to provide some consistency - within the sport, discuss ideas...
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- ..and discuss new developments.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- You may think - it's a minority sport in Britain...
0:06:09 > 0:06:11- ..but we're a prominent country.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- They discussed the use - of microchips...
0:06:14 > 0:06:16- ..but we've used them for 20 years.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- It was nice to discuss - and learn new things.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- I was happy to be there - on the breeding side.
0:06:22 > 0:06:27- We discussed how many mares - a stallion should have annually...
0:06:27 > 0:06:32- ..and what we should do with - frozen semen if a stallion dies.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- It's important - to discuss these issues.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- We need consistency - across the world.
0:06:38 > 0:06:44- Rasus came close - to winning a special prize.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- They have media awards - during the conference.
0:06:47 > 0:06:51- The Rasus programme was nominated.
0:06:51 > 0:06:55- It was in the top three - for the prize.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59- It received high praise.
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- A programme about - the Prix D'Amerique won the award.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- It was so nice to see Rasus - in the top three programmes.
0:07:06 > 0:07:11- We'll win it next year. - When's the next conference?
0:07:12 > 0:07:14- We'll be heading to Sweden - in two years' time.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18- Can I fit into your suitcase?
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- It's a great experience - to travel the world.
0:07:21 > 0:07:22- Thank you very much.
0:07:23 > 0:07:26- Right, let's catch up - with another heat race.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- A young man who's done so much - during his young life...
0:07:29 > 0:07:32- ..Rhun Wilson is racing - for the first time in Tregaron.
0:07:34 > 0:07:39- I played cricket - in the Glamorgan Academy.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- I started to train horses - with my friend, Steve.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47- The horses have taken over and - I'm not playing cricket anymore.
0:07:50 > 0:07:54- I've raced on the independents' side - for five or six years.
0:07:54 > 0:07:59- We have some good horses - Brywins - Jo Jo won nine races in a season...
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- ..and 11 races in another season.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- For One Night Only won many races.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07- I was the Drivers Champion - last year.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- A lot of the owners want to cross - over and join the British Harness.
0:08:11 > 0:08:15- I've trained French trotters - and two and three-year-olds.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17- That's why we came over.
0:08:18 > 0:08:23- It's starting to come now. We had a - slow start but we're used to it now.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26- The drivers, the horses, the tracks.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- We took two trotters to York - and both won up there.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34- Touch Of Chaps - won a final at Allensmore.
0:08:34 > 0:08:40- Reeds Scarlett won last week and - won earlier today. It's going well.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- It's my first time - racing in Tregaron.
0:08:44 > 0:08:49- I just hope the horses race as they - can and we pick up some rosettes.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- In the second heat race, Mochart - and Meldoon are the favourites.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00- Can Mike O'Mahony get two through - to the final?
0:09:01 > 0:09:04- Rhun Wilson will try and get - Ontop Mcardle through.
0:09:04 > 0:09:09- Local driver Rhys Evans has his - hopes set on Enter The Dragon.
0:10:15 > 0:10:20- Patrick Kane Jnr is in second place - with Soldier Stanley...
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- ..but there's no doubt - about the winner.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26- Meldoon and Michael O'Mahony.
0:10:26 > 0:10:31- They won a heat race in Ceredigion - last month, they won in Allensmore.
0:10:31 > 0:10:34- This horse - showed so much promise last season.
0:10:34 > 0:10:38- It's lived up to its billing - this season in Tregaron...
0:10:39 > 0:10:40- ..on Welsh Classic day.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- She's been knocking on the door - all year with a couple of wins.
0:10:45 > 0:10:47- She's been very consistent.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51- I've won the Strata Florida - and Cors Caron in the past.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56- To win the Welsh Classic - would be a dream come true.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00- It's a great weekend - for Mike O'Mahony.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03- Two horses - in the Welsh Classic Final.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06- Soldier Stanley - joins him from this race.
0:11:08 > 0:11:12- After the break, we review another - major meeting from Ceredigion...
0:11:12 > 0:11:16- ..and a special prize - for one of the sport's stalwarts.
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0:11:27 > 0:11:30- Tregaron is the pinnacle - of the season in Wales.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35- There are horses here - from across Great Britain.
0:11:35 > 0:11:39- It's usually their second visit - to Ceredigion.
0:11:39 > 0:11:44- In early July, the sister club, - Ceredigion Trotting Club, are at it.
0:11:49 > 0:11:54- Ceredigion Races at Tan y Castell - is the season's first major meeting.
0:11:54 > 0:11:58- 270 horses - and almost 50,000 in prize money.
0:11:58 > 0:12:03- The sun is shining down on them - again this year.
0:12:06 > 0:12:11- Four heat races today. The top two - qualify for the 5,000 final.
0:12:12 > 0:12:16- Shaba Hanover and Mick Lord - won the first heat race.
0:12:19 > 0:12:23- 2016 Tregaron winner Evenwood - Sonofagun won the next heat...
0:12:23 > 0:12:25- ..in a terrifyingly fast time.
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- The race went perfect for him. - He does everything easy.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- Colin Bevan's having trouble - with Buckland Fox Trot.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38- Buckland Fox Trot - is back in the rhythm.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- That's a very strong finish.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- Down the bottom corner, - I thought it was all over.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- Up on the straight, he opened up - and he came like a train.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- Party At The Spa - comes through on the inside.
0:12:52 > 0:12:57- I think it's Rob Hall who's finished - strongly down the middle.
0:12:57 > 0:13:02- Everything went to plan. He makes - driving easy. He does it for you.
0:13:02 > 0:13:03- It was great.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09- What a show, testament to the work - of the organisers.
0:13:09 > 0:13:13- The British board of control - acknowledged that hard work.
0:13:14 > 0:13:16- This meeting wouldn't exist - without this lady.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- Miss Aberystwyth herself...
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- ..the winner of the special - recognition award 2016...
0:13:24 > 0:13:26- ..is the one and only - Heulwen Bulman.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- Heulwen, - many congratulations to you.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- You won this award - for your special contribution.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- What does it mean to you?
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- What does it mean to you?- - It means a lot to me, I must admit.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44- We'd had enough of travelling - around the world...
0:13:44 > 0:13:48- ..and we wanted to organise - something closer to home.
0:13:48 > 0:13:53- Five of us clubbed together - and put 50 each into a pot.
0:13:53 > 0:13:58- We said we'd want it back one day - and we've never had it back!
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- How many years ago was that? - 21 years?
0:14:01 > 0:14:03- That's some milestone.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05- That's some milestone.- - And a lot of interest!
0:14:06 > 0:14:09- It's hard work - for you and the family...
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- ..I still think you enjoy it.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14- We do enjoy it.
0:14:14 > 0:14:19- The crowd today is up on last year, - as was yesterday's crowd.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- We're praised for the work we do.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- We can do it as a family. - The four of us work hard.
0:14:25 > 0:14:29- We can relax tonight - and everything's gone perfectly.
0:14:29 > 0:14:34- It's all down to our hard work, - along with the sponsors...
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- ..but it gives us so much pleasure.
0:14:38 > 0:14:41- Congratulations, Heulwen, well done. - Good girl.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- One things the Cardis - have always guaranteed...
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- ..is prize money for young horses.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- This year was no different.
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- Matticulous - with a comfortable victory.
0:14:57 > 0:14:59- Robyn Camden is the favourite.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01- He's flying.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06- It gives you an appetite to get - the babies ready for the good money.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- You need racing in the small venues.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16- Two days of wonderful racing. - It's been hard work.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19- There's only two of us - on the committee.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21- We'd better not fall out!
0:15:22 > 0:15:27- The track record is 2:01, - by a horse called Commissioner.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- We've had a heat today in 2:03. - The free for all is next.
0:15:31 > 0:15:35- That could be a fast race.
0:15:39 > 0:15:45- With the big names in the final, - a great free for all was guaranteed.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- The six horses together.
0:15:50 > 0:15:55- Stoneriggs Mystery. Miraculous. - Coalford Tetrick. Porterstown Chris.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- Stoneriggs Mystery is out in front.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01- Miraculous pips him on the post.
0:16:08 > 0:16:12- Last year, - Rocker Laidler won this cup.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- The pack are tight on his heels - this year.
0:16:21 > 0:16:23- Evenwood Sonofagun, Kick Ass Katie.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- Masquerade Avenue. - Merrington CheckM8. Shaba Hanover.
0:16:27 > 0:16:32- Rocker Laidler looks around. - He can see no problems.
0:16:32 > 0:16:37- Evenwood Sonofagun, Rocker Laidler - wins the Classic Final...
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- ..for the second successive year.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- He's a real horse. - He's won the Welsh Classic.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- He won Belsfield. - He's won his last eight starts.
0:16:47 > 0:16:49- Took a world record last week.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52- It's always nice to win big finals.
0:16:53 > 0:16:54- He won Tregaron last year.
0:16:55 > 0:16:57- He's won here. - He's a powerful horse.
0:16:58 > 0:17:00- We like it down here.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05- Oh, yes, they do.
0:17:05 > 0:17:08- We move on to another heat race - for the Welsh Classic.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- The winner of the Aberystwyth's - Saturday night final...
0:17:13 > 0:17:18- ..Jack Swagger, owned by the Huschka - brothers and trained by Rocker.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- Here's the third heat race.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- The top two will qualify - for the final.
0:17:24 > 0:17:28- Can Laidler and the Huschkas - get JMS Hallstar and Jack Swagger...
0:17:28 > 0:17:30- ..through to the final?
0:17:30 > 0:17:33- Ystwyth DT would - be a worthy finalist...
0:17:33 > 0:17:36- ..in memory of the late - Trefor Morgans, Home Cafe.
0:17:37 > 0:17:42- Democrat is driven by Stevie Lees. - Mick Lord partners Shaba Hanover.
0:17:43 > 0:17:45- Will he win for a fifth time?
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- There's only one winner - for this third heat race...
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- ..and Jack Swagger is that winner.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- JMS Hallstar - finishes in second place.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24- Both favourites are through - to the final of the Welsh Classic...
0:19:25 > 0:19:27- ..later in the day.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29- These are two dangerous horses.
0:19:29 > 0:19:34- Mike O'Mahony will have noted - the efforts...
0:19:34 > 0:19:37- ..of Jack Swagger and JMS Hallstar.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- Here's confirmation of the result.
0:19:50 > 0:19:55- Jack Swagger wins at evens. - JMS Hallstar joins him in the final.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- Disappointment for Shaba Hanover - and Mick Lord.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- Dolyrychain is bathed - in sunshine this afternoon.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- This is a meeting to remember. - How much success have you had?
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- It's been unbelievable, - especially yesterday.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16- Lyons Lememay won - the Little Welsh Dragoness.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- Southern Sunshine - won the Strata Florida Final.
0:20:20 > 0:20:24- Meldoon's in the final - and it's been such a memorable day.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26- I don't think we'll ever top this.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30- To a lot of people, - this success isn't surprising.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- Take us back to the Portmarnock - meeting in Ireland...
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- ..and the Vincent Delaney Memorial - - another memorable day.
0:20:38 > 0:20:42- Lyons Lememay has given us - a lot of great races this season.
0:20:42 > 0:20:48- She won the Breeders Crown in - Portmarnock and a 6,000 Euro prize.
0:20:48 > 0:20:52- That was good. - She's also broken the 2:00 barrier.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55- Portmarnock - was a memorable meeting...
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- ..and it's also an important meeting - for the young horses.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02- There were some really fast times.
0:21:02 > 0:21:06- Robyn Camden won the fillies' - division in under two minutes.
0:21:07 > 0:21:13- Matticulous is owned locally here - and they had a great time there.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- It's nice to win - some of their money for a change.
0:21:17 > 0:21:21- They come over and win our money - - it was role reversal this time.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- 6,000 Euros - - the stable's largest payday?
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- The biggest payday, - unless we win the Welsh Classic.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- I think we're asking too much - to win that too.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35- We've never been - in the Welsh Classic.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- We'll give it our best shot.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42- Whatever happens, - you've had a memorable 2017 season.
0:21:42 > 0:21:48- It's been special for us. Tregaron - 2017 - we'll never forget it.
0:21:48 > 0:21:51- Good luck in the final. - Thank you very much.
0:21:51 > 0:21:56- After the break, we review - the season for the independents.
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0:22:08 > 0:22:13- Welcome back. Two heat races to go - until the Welsh Classic Final.
0:22:13 > 0:22:20- In the next, Wales' most successful - trainer in 2017, David Bevan.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22- He has a bit of a headache.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- The stable has two horses - in the next heat race.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- It's a family stable and the sport - goes back many generations...
0:22:30 > 0:22:32- ..back into the mists of time.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- It's in his blood. - He was born surrounded by horses.
0:22:41 > 0:22:46- His grandfather raced - throughout his life, and my husband.
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- If you like horses, - you're drawn to them.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53- It's like a magnet.
0:22:54 > 0:22:58- Sort of grown up with them. Always - a bit of a hobby outside farming.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02- It's a way of life now. - All we do is train horses.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05- First of all - you need dedication to the work.
0:23:06 > 0:23:12- He has plenty of experience. I sent - two horses to him 20 years ago.
0:23:12 > 0:23:16- He was a youngster then. - He has plenty of talent.
0:23:16 > 0:23:18- He's also a good driver.
0:23:19 > 0:23:22- We've won a lot more finals - than we normally win.
0:23:22 > 0:23:26- Lakeside Paddy's been good to us - so I'm happy enough.
0:23:27 > 0:23:32- They're both by Doonbeg - which was a really good stallion.
0:23:32 > 0:23:36- They're total opposites. John Barley - is tough, likes long distances.
0:23:37 > 0:23:39- Lakeside Paddy - can do to the distance...
0:23:40 > 0:23:42- ..and he's got a burst of speed.
0:23:43 > 0:23:47- Tregaron, obviously hopeful, - but horses come from everywhere.
0:23:48 > 0:23:50- It's always tough - to win in Tregaron...
0:23:50 > 0:23:53- ..but if you can come away - with a win, it's great.
0:23:58 > 0:24:02- There's plenty of Welsh interest - in the fourth heat race.
0:24:02 > 0:24:06- David Bevan has chosen - Lakeside Paddy for this race.
0:24:06 > 0:24:10- Huw Thomas comes in - to partner John Barley.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13- Mark Jones has high hopes - for Rockin Mambo.
0:24:13 > 0:24:18- Rhyds Passion has attracted a lot of - money, driven by Patrick Kane Jnr.
0:24:18 > 0:24:21- Ffynnon is driven by Jamie Davies.
0:24:21 > 0:24:25- Ffynnon almost made it - three years ago. Can he do it today?
0:25:37 > 0:25:40- Rockin Mambo comes through. - Here he comes.
0:25:41 > 0:25:45- The Sennybridge man - gets the better of Patrick Kane Jnr.
0:25:45 > 0:25:48- Two finalists for him - with Rhyds Passion in second place.
0:25:49 > 0:25:51- Rhun Wilson is pushed out - into third.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55- That was some race for Rockin Mambo.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59- He won a heat race and a final - in York.
0:25:59 > 0:26:02- He was second recently - in Portmarnock.
0:26:02 > 0:26:04- He comes home with plenty to spare.
0:26:04 > 0:26:09- Patrick Kane Jnr holds back knowing - that he's safely into the final.
0:26:09 > 0:26:13- He now has two horses in the final.
0:26:13 > 0:26:15- I wanted to lead out the gate...
0:26:15 > 0:26:17- ..but I knew one horse - was quick out of the gate.
0:26:18 > 0:26:21- I sat behind Patrick and kicked - for home off the bottom bend.
0:26:21 > 0:26:24- Fair play, we got the job done.
0:26:24 > 0:26:28- It'd be nice to win it. We did it - four years ago with Infinatey.
0:26:28 > 0:26:30- To come and do it twice...
0:26:30 > 0:26:33- ..I don't think the same owner - has done it twice.
0:26:33 > 0:26:35- It'll probably be history.
0:26:35 > 0:26:39- The two horses through - to the final from the fourth heat.
0:26:39 > 0:26:44- Rockin Mambo for Mark Jones and - Rhyds Passion for Patrick Kane Jnr.
0:26:44 > 0:26:46- So close for Rhun Wilson.
0:26:48 > 0:26:51- Apart from the final - of the Welsh Classic...
0:26:51 > 0:26:54- ..you've seen most - of the mainstream races.
0:26:54 > 0:26:57- But there's more than one - harness racing club in Wales.
0:26:58 > 0:27:02- We went to Caersws to see how things - have been on the other side.
0:27:12 > 0:27:14- Great racing.
0:27:14 > 0:27:19- We had one meeting with 1,000 in - Talgarreg. This one today is 1,000.
0:27:19 > 0:27:23- It's a good field. It's the - only meeting of the year here.
0:27:23 > 0:27:25- There's always a good crowd here.
0:27:25 > 0:27:27- There's always a good crowd here.- - It's very picturesque.
0:27:27 > 0:27:31- It's a testing track for horses - because it's so open.
0:27:31 > 0:27:34- You need a very fit horse.
0:27:34 > 0:27:37- It'll be interesting to see - who wins today.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40- It's a 1,000 first prize - so it'll be competitive.
0:27:41 > 0:27:43- It's got a nice bit of cut in it.
0:27:43 > 0:27:45- The bend here is a bit tricky.
0:27:45 > 0:27:48- If you swing wide on it...
0:27:48 > 0:27:51- ..it's always been - a bit of a character, that bend.
0:27:52 > 0:27:54- Otherwise, the track is very fair.
0:27:55 > 0:27:59- There's no doubting the main - character amongst the drivers.
0:27:59 > 0:28:02- Melanie Langford from Ystradgynlais.
0:28:02 > 0:28:06- She's the first female for many - years to top the drivers' table.
0:28:06 > 0:28:08- I've had some nice horses to drive.
0:28:09 > 0:28:13- It's the first season I've come - back after having children.
0:28:13 > 0:28:16- For a lady driver to beat the men...
0:28:16 > 0:28:21- ..it'd be nice to come back and - enjoy racing and drive good horses.
0:28:21 > 0:28:28- The horse that's impressed, - like last year, is Lakeside Pan.
0:28:28 > 0:28:30- It's had another memorable season.
0:28:30 > 0:28:31- It's had another memorable season.- - Excellent, excellent.
0:28:32 > 0:28:34- It's won two big races.
0:28:34 > 0:28:38- We won the Grade A in Llangadog - for the third time.
0:28:38 > 0:28:42- We won the Talgarreg Races, - and 1,000 guineas, over 1,000.
0:28:42 > 0:28:45- It cruised past them.
0:28:45 > 0:28:48- It won off 20 yards. - It's now back to 50 yards.
0:28:48 > 0:28:52- It's just sport, - it's a hobby for us.
0:28:52 > 0:28:55- We work every day. - This is our weekend job.
0:28:56 > 0:29:00- The best horse I've ever had - and the best horse I've driven.
0:29:00 > 0:29:02- It likes to run past horses.
0:29:02 > 0:29:05- You can teach that, it's instinct.
0:29:05 > 0:29:09- There's a lot to do. Over the - first lap, it'll catch them up.
0:29:10 > 0:29:13- Once it catches them up, - I hope it can do something.
0:29:14 > 0:29:18- In the first heat race, - Wayne's prophecy came true.
0:29:29 > 0:29:33- One of the most heart-warming - stories we've had in recent years...
0:29:34 > 0:29:39- ..was following Amazing Grace - Red Roses from the very beginning.
0:29:39 > 0:29:41- The amazing story continues.
0:29:46 > 0:29:48- Very pleased. I didn't expect it.
0:29:48 > 0:29:52- I didn't think the ground - would suit her.
0:29:52 > 0:29:58- As soon as she's on the track, - she's into work mode and she's off.
0:29:58 > 0:30:02- We tend to win more races - towards the end of summer.
0:30:02 > 0:30:06- From now on, - I hope we can win some red rosettes.
0:30:07 > 0:30:11- Winning red rosettes again - are some returning after falls.
0:30:11 > 0:30:14- Janet Thomas Tregroes - and Higher Temptation.
0:30:18 > 0:30:20- Three, four years old.
0:30:20 > 0:30:24- We had a nasty injury - and we were out for about a year.
0:30:24 > 0:30:27- She was injured too.
0:30:28 > 0:30:32- She's back now and it looks like - it knocked some sense into her.
0:30:32 > 0:30:34- She's much better now.
0:30:38 > 0:30:40- Always an honour to win.
0:30:40 > 0:30:43- Wherever you are, it's nice.
0:30:44 > 0:30:48- It's also nice to see - Matthew Tromans back...
0:30:48 > 0:30:50- ..and back in style too.
0:30:50 > 0:30:53- Four winners - for the Newcastle Emlyn driver.
0:30:59 > 0:31:02- It's been a strange start - to the season.
0:31:02 > 0:31:05- Ellie's doing well with the juniors.
0:31:05 > 0:31:08- She was in the cart - for the first time this year.
0:31:08 > 0:31:10- She's doing really well.
0:31:10 > 0:31:16- It's going well. I've got five wins. - It's hard to find horses.
0:31:16 > 0:31:20- I'm glad I can borrow horses - from others.
0:31:20 > 0:31:22- Dad helps out with that.
0:31:22 > 0:31:25- He goes around - looking for good horses.
0:31:25 > 0:31:28- I film it myself.
0:31:28 > 0:31:33- If there was a monitor plugged into - my heart, it would be off the radar.
0:31:33 > 0:31:35- Very nervous.
0:31:35 > 0:31:40- No joy for Ellie today. Josie Duggan - and Howie won their first race.
0:31:47 > 0:31:51- Two finals to finish - a special day of racing.
0:31:51 > 0:31:56- In the Grade B Final, Fold The Notes - got the best of Janet Tregroes.
0:31:56 > 0:31:59- Second for Hyar Temptation.
0:32:00 > 0:32:03- In the Grade A Final...
0:32:03 > 0:32:07- ..a 50-yard handicap - was too much Lakeside Pan.
0:32:07 > 0:32:09- Second to Ithon Inmate...
0:32:09 > 0:32:13- ..a third win of the day - for old head Derek Pritchard.
0:32:16 > 0:32:19- Yes, we won. That's the plan.
0:32:19 > 0:32:22- He's won every big race - on the Wales and Borders.
0:32:22 > 0:32:25- He's got the collection, - he's done very well.
0:32:26 > 0:32:28- Thank you very, very much.
0:32:34 > 0:32:38- To complete the picture, - Caersws was followed by Penybont...
0:32:38 > 0:32:40- ..the Wembley of Wales.
0:32:43 > 0:32:48- Janet Tregroes and Hyar Temptation - win the Grade B heat and final.
0:32:49 > 0:32:54- Wily old fox Brian Jones from - Llanllwni won the Grade A final...
0:32:54 > 0:33:00- ..for the fourth time in five years, - this time with Chinatown Colt.
0:33:04 > 0:33:08- It's time for the fourth heat race - for the Welsh Classic Final.
0:33:08 > 0:33:12- A champion in 2014, Saunders Mach 3 - driven by Rhys Evans.
0:33:12 > 0:33:16- Can he do it for a second time?
0:33:17 > 0:33:22- It's hard to see beyond Rocker - Laidler's Happy Hands for this heat.
0:33:22 > 0:33:27- Roy Sheedy has entered Wellfield - Earl and Wellfield Official.
0:33:27 > 0:33:31- Lee Price was a winner in Boughrood - with Llwyns Delight.
0:33:31 > 0:33:34- The best horses - are all in this race.
0:33:34 > 0:33:37- Saunders Mach 3 is there - for Rhys Evans...
0:33:37 > 0:33:41- ..but he has it all to do - to qualify from this heat.
0:34:56 > 0:35:00- Lee Price is safe - with Llwyns Delight.
0:35:00 > 0:35:02- He looks over his shoulder.
0:35:02 > 0:35:06- Rocker Laidlaw - is breathing easier now...
0:35:06 > 0:35:09- ..after being closed in the box.
0:35:09 > 0:35:13- He came out with Happy Hands - and he's through to the final.
0:35:13 > 0:35:15- The favourite is in the final.
0:35:15 > 0:35:19- The Welsh Classic will be - some final, believe you me.
0:35:19 > 0:35:25- Lee Price, a winner at Boughrood - last week, will join the elite.
0:35:25 > 0:35:27- Went out, very fast pace.
0:35:28 > 0:35:32- Going down the back for the - final time, I was waiting for them.
0:35:32 > 0:35:34- I kicked for home and he came home.
0:35:34 > 0:35:38- It's the pinnacle for the Welsh, - the Welsh Classic.
0:35:38 > 0:35:42- When the music comes on when - we parade, it's the best feeling.
0:35:42 > 0:35:44- This is where you want to be.
0:35:44 > 0:35:47- The fastest time of the day...
0:35:47 > 0:35:50- ..2:04, - for Lee Price and Llwyns Delight.
0:35:51 > 0:35:55- Rocker Laidler left it late - with Happy Hands.
0:35:57 > 0:36:00- We're waiting - for the Welsh Classic Final.
0:36:01 > 0:36:04- You must be happy - with the way the weekend has gone.
0:36:04 > 0:36:09- It's a pleasure standing here - with the sun in my eyes.
0:36:09 > 0:36:11- That's my first pleasure.
0:36:11 > 0:36:14- Both days have gone remarkably well.
0:36:14 > 0:36:19- It was very wet last weekend but - the weather's been kind for once.
0:36:19 > 0:36:21- We've had two great days.
0:36:21 > 0:36:24- What about the standard - of the heats?
0:36:24 > 0:36:27- This year's Welsh Classic - is the best it's ever been.
0:36:28 > 0:36:32- There are no big names - like we've had in previous years.
0:36:33 > 0:36:34- It's very open.
0:36:35 > 0:36:38- Michael O'Mahony, - what a weekend he's had.
0:36:38 > 0:36:39- There's no stopping him.
0:36:39 > 0:36:43- Five winners yesterday, three today. - He has a chance in the final.
0:36:44 > 0:36:47- It's wonderful for him. - All his family are here.
0:36:47 > 0:36:52- His brother, sister, their children. - The children have lost their voices!
0:36:53 > 0:36:56- They're shouting - each time Michael's on the track.
0:36:57 > 0:37:00- It's great. He trains in Penuwch - which isn't far from here.
0:37:00 > 0:37:03- It's important - to keep the prize money local.
0:37:03 > 0:37:07- A few changes this year, - to one of the races on Friday night.
0:37:07 > 0:37:10- You moved one of the races - to Saturday night.
0:37:10 > 0:37:14- The two-year-old horses - can't race twice in a day.
0:37:14 > 0:37:18- The heats were last night - and they're in the final today.
0:37:18 > 0:37:25- Two-year-olds are running 2:07 - on a grass field in Ceredigion.
0:37:25 > 0:37:30- In the middle of the mountains, - it's a wonder we have a flat field!
0:37:30 > 0:37:32- It's been great, very special.
0:37:32 > 0:37:36- After the break, - the Welsh Classic Final.
0:37:37 > 0:37:40- We also pay tribute - to one of the stalwarts...
0:37:40 > 0:37:44- ..who never won the Welsh Classic - but had a lot of fun trying.
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0:37:55 > 0:37:59- If you've won a race at Tregaron, - you know you've beaten the best.
0:37:59 > 0:38:02- Everyone wants to win. - They save their horses.
0:38:02 > 0:38:05- They buy horses for Tregaron.
0:38:06 > 0:38:11- When you win Tregaron, you've beaten - the best in the country.
0:38:11 > 0:38:14- It's a special feeling.
0:38:17 > 0:38:19- Welcome back to the Tregaron Races.
0:38:19 > 0:38:24- Next, the highlight of the season, - the Welsh Classic Final.
0:38:24 > 0:38:26- This is the one - they all want to win.
0:38:27 > 0:38:29- Not everyone succeeds, though.
0:38:29 > 0:38:32- No-one wanted to win it more - than Trefor Home Cafe.
0:38:32 > 0:38:35- There are some wonderful memories - of him.
0:38:36 > 0:38:38- He was a great friend to Rasus.
0:38:39 > 0:38:44- Over the years, Trefor Morgans - was one of Rasus' personalities.
0:38:45 > 0:38:51- There was no-one quite like him, - on or off the track.
0:38:51 > 0:38:53- He enjoyed the big stage.
0:38:54 > 0:38:57- Stoneriggs Mystery. - Meadowbranch Josh.
0:38:57 > 0:38:59- Who's coming on the outside? - John Richardson.
0:38:59 > 0:39:02- I think Josh has won it.
0:39:02 > 0:39:05- The heart pounds in Tir Prince.
0:39:05 > 0:39:08- I hope it carries on knocking.
0:39:08 > 0:39:14- Yes, Trefor had a big heart - and was always centre of attention.
0:39:14 > 0:39:19- His best year was 2013 - when he won countless rosettes.
0:39:19 > 0:39:21- 12 reds, seven blues...
0:39:22 > 0:39:23- ..and six yellow.
0:39:23 > 0:39:28- I'll have to build an extension - to keep the rosettes together.
0:39:29 > 0:39:33- He was a family man through and - through - Llety Parc, Aberystwyth.
0:39:33 > 0:39:38- His commitment inspired his - grandchildren to take up the sport.
0:39:41 > 0:39:45- I'll try and get him out - about half past five, six o'clock.
0:39:45 > 0:39:48- That's the time to train the horse.
0:39:48 > 0:39:51- I feed him well. If I look - after him, he'll look after me.
0:39:52 > 0:39:55- You need something - to keep you going.
0:39:55 > 0:39:59- I'm not getting any younger. - I need something in my life.
0:39:59 > 0:40:03- He kept his horses going and going.
0:40:03 > 0:40:04- Ystwyth DT was horse of the year - in Ceredigion.
0:40:09 > 0:40:11- This one's named after me.
0:40:12 > 0:40:14- This one's fiery.
0:40:14 > 0:40:17- We had to castrate him, - he was too lively.
0:40:20 > 0:40:23- The most famous horse of all, - Meadowbranch Josh...
0:40:24 > 0:40:27- ..bought on a trip - to the Emerald Isle.
0:40:28 > 0:40:30- It's got a heart like a lion.
0:40:30 > 0:40:35- A man once told me, "You've got - the fastest horse in the UK."
0:40:35 > 0:40:40- There was a lot of argument about it - but I believe he was right.
0:40:41 > 0:40:44- People take it very seriously. - It's a serious job.
0:40:44 > 0:40:46- This is a serious horse.
0:40:49 > 0:40:52- Trefor Morgans, a serious character.
0:40:52 > 0:40:54- We're thankful we knew him.
0:41:00 > 0:41:03- Tref's probably watching us - from above.
0:41:03 > 0:41:07- I'm pretty sure he'll have put - a pound on a local horse.
0:41:07 > 0:41:11- It's the final - of the Welsh Classic next.
0:41:11 > 0:41:14- This is going to be some race.
0:41:14 > 0:41:17- 6,000 for the winner - of the Welsh Classic.
0:41:18 > 0:41:20- Here's the full race card.
0:41:20 > 0:41:22- Jamie Davies behind In The Ayr.
0:41:22 > 0:41:26- Mike O'Mahony has more - than one horse in this race.
0:41:26 > 0:41:28- Can he do the double with Meldoon?
0:41:29 > 0:41:31- Stevie Lees partners Jack Swagger.
0:41:31 > 0:41:36- Rocker Laidler also has three horses - in the final.
0:41:36 > 0:41:40- One of them is JMS Hallstar, - driven by Willie Greenhorn.
0:41:40 > 0:41:45- Patrick Kane Jnr has two horses - - he's chosen Soldier Stanley.
0:41:45 > 0:41:48- James Haythornthwaite - drives Rhyds Passion.
0:41:49 > 0:41:51- Rockin Mambo is driven - by Mark Jones.
0:41:51 > 0:41:55- Is 40 yards too much - for Happy Hands and Rocker Laidler?
0:41:56 > 0:42:00- Lee Price faces a 50-yard handicap - with Llwyns Delight.
0:42:03 > 0:42:09- The highlight of the Tregaron Races - in 2017.
0:42:10 > 0:42:14- The supporters are leaning - on the fence.
0:42:15 > 0:42:18- Raymond Huschka has three horses - in the final.
0:42:18 > 0:42:22- Jack Swagger, - JMS Hallstar and Happy Hands.
0:42:24 > 0:42:29- What hope does local horse - Meldoon have, with Mike O'Mahony?
0:42:30 > 0:42:38- 2:07 is an excellent time for - a horse with a 10-yard handicap.
0:42:38 > 0:42:42- Rockin Mambo looked comfortable.
0:42:42 > 0:42:47- Infinatey won this race in 2013 - with Mick Lord driving.
0:42:47 > 0:42:52- Can Mark Jones go one better - and claim victory here in 2017?
0:42:53 > 0:42:55- Here's the clear favourite.
0:42:55 > 0:43:00- They were taking money - early this morning on Happy Hands.
0:43:00 > 0:43:02- He has a 40-yard handicap - in the final.
0:43:03 > 0:43:08- He'll need to find three seconds - from somewhere if he wants victory.
0:43:10 > 0:43:14- Here they come for the final - of the 2017 Welsh Classic.
0:44:45 > 0:44:48- Mike O'Mahony has done the double.
0:44:48 > 0:44:53- The Strata Florida last night, - the Welsh Classic tonight.
0:44:53 > 0:44:55- Five winners on the first day.
0:44:55 > 0:44:59- This is the greatest moment - in Mike O'Mahony's career.
0:44:59 > 0:45:04- The Irishman who now lives - in nearby Penuwch.
0:45:04 > 0:45:06- He forced the others to chase him.
0:45:06 > 0:45:09- If they wanted to win - the Welsh Classic...
0:45:10 > 0:45:14- ..they had to come from a distance - but they ultimately failed.
0:45:14 > 0:45:17- Raymond Huschka had three horses - in the final.
0:45:17 > 0:45:21- They travelled down from Scotland - and Northern Ireland.
0:45:24 > 0:45:29- Watch this. He might be an Irishman - but we'll adopt him in Wales.
0:45:29 > 0:45:34- Mike O'Mahony brings Meldoon home - to win the Welsh Classic...
0:45:34 > 0:45:37- ..and the plaudits - that come with it...
0:45:37 > 0:45:39- ..in 2017.
0:45:39 > 0:45:44- Kayleigh in the middle, - tears of joy in her eyes.
0:45:47 > 0:45:48- Roy Roberts, the owner.
0:45:49 > 0:45:51- He's over the moon.
0:45:51 > 0:45:56- Meldoon is out of Doonbeg. Nice to - see the bloodline coming through.
0:45:57 > 0:46:00- Meldoon is a very special horse.
0:46:00 > 0:46:05- 6,000 and the Gareth Lloyd Davies - memorial trophy...
0:46:05 > 0:46:07- ..for the winner.
0:46:07 > 0:46:11- Mike O'Mahony, the Irishman - who lives in nearby Penuwch.
0:46:12 > 0:46:16- Michael, you've done it. - How does it feel to win at Tregaron?
0:46:16 > 0:46:20- Amazing. It's a race - I've always wanted to win.
0:46:20 > 0:46:23- I was worried about - the back markers coming...
0:46:24 > 0:46:27- ..but I could really enjoy - the last 50 yards.
0:46:27 > 0:46:29- What a weekend it's been for you.
0:46:29 > 0:46:33- I had the Strata Florida yesterday - and this today.
0:46:33 > 0:46:36- You're a local lad now, - you're one of us.
0:46:36 > 0:46:38- The Welsh can claim this one.
0:46:38 > 0:46:41- Congratulations. - Great drive, great win.
0:46:41 > 0:46:43- Thanks very much. Cheers.
0:46:44 > 0:46:47- Kayleigh, you've won the final - of the Welsh Classic.
0:46:47 > 0:46:49- Yes, I can't believe it.
0:46:49 > 0:46:53- Yesterday was absolutely amazing.
0:46:53 > 0:46:58- Winning the final today - with a winner that he's driven...
0:46:58 > 0:47:00- ..this will never happen again.
0:47:00 > 0:47:03- Once in a lifetime, - but as you say, dream big.
0:47:04 > 0:47:07- Especially for me, - growing up near Tregaron...
0:47:07 > 0:47:11- ..I used to always come here - when I was younger.
0:47:12 > 0:47:17- He's put in so much work. - It's all paid off, it's unreal.
0:47:17 > 0:47:22- It's been a weekend to remember. - Mike O'Mahony wins the double.
0:47:22 > 0:47:27- The Strata Florida last night, - the Welsh Classic with Meldoon.
0:47:27 > 0:47:30- Rhyds Passion finished second.
0:47:30 > 0:47:34- From 50 yards, Lee Price - and Llwyns Delight in third place.
0:47:35 > 0:47:39- A win for Meldoon - on Dolyrychain Fields.
0:47:39 > 0:47:43- There's no better thrill at the - races on a Bank Holiday weekend.
0:47:44 > 0:47:46- Until next time, ta-ra!
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