IT was a calm but crisp day on the Ards Peninsula, which made for perfect racing conditions around Kirkistown.

A poor entry overall disappointed many in attendance, but as we see more frequently now, small fields don’t always result in bad races and Noel McParlan was one of two riders to secure a double on the card, beginning with No Risk Today (7/4 - 9/4 favourite), who showed she has a big engine in the five and six-year-old mares’ maiden.