AN unusual four-timer was very nearly achieved on Down Royal’s BoyleSports Ulster Derby day last Saturday.

Of the seven races run at the northern venue, three were won by horses wearing first-time cheekpieces, with just a nose denying another horse sporting the same equipment for the first time on the card - the unlucky, fast-finishing Grecian Slipper in the BoyleSports Irish EBF Ulster Oaks.