Daniel Canning and Johnny McLaughlin Celebrated at Brandwell on Monday

Memorial Night success for Tina and Quinn

Monday night at Brandywell was organised to honour the late Daniel Canning and Johnny McLaughlin. Their family and friends celebrated their passion for the sport during an eight race event featuring the finals of the Daniel Canning Memorial 500 and Johnny McLaughlin Memorial Sprint.

Leigh Thompson's Dainty Pearl claimed the first win, overtaking Townsend Abby on the home stretch to secure the Ferrys Essentials Sprint by three-quarters of a  lengths in 17.41.

Remarkably, Oakfront Lemon replicated the winning time and distance in race two, clinching the Daniel White Sprint for Michael Calvert.

In a nail-biting finish, Skywalker Tina seized the Johnny McLaughlin Sprint, capitalizing on first bend crowding to win by three parts of a length in 17.33.

The Daniel Canning Memorial 500 was a thrilling Final where Starcash Barry narrowly lost to Catunda Quinn, who showcased perseverance to finish victorious with a 28.41 time.

Race five, the North West Plastering 500, was dominated by Bows Hill Jet's outstanding 27.98 performance, securing back-to-back wins after a recent long break.

Kylenoe Bell shone in the Lenny McKinney Transport 500, translating impressive Thurles form to Brandywell, winning by six lengths in 28.15.

Olwinn Swift led from the start in Race seven, the  CT Shop Fitting 500, overcoming Lye In Wait to win by three lengths in 28.20.

A swift double for Knockavilla Jet concluded the night in the BM Electrical 525 race, winning by three and a quarter lengths, adding to his success on Sunday at Lifford.

This successful night was made possible thanks to Kevin Canning and Brendan McLaughlin, who organized the event on behalf of their families.