Racing: Declan McDonogh was the star of the show as Laytown staged their annual meeting on the beach.
The unique fixture boasts a special atmosphere and McDonogh rose to the challenge as he guided home veteran performer Miracle Ridge in the O'Neills Sports Handicap to complete a double.
Adrian McGuinness' charge definitely has a liking for the sea air and was always prominent in the six-furlong dash.
McDonogh made a decisive move a furlong out and Miracle Ridge (9-2) had no trouble in adding to his win at the meeting last year.
The rider had kicked off his brace when Lilly Be (5-1) claimed the opening Elite Racing Bookmakers Handicap for trainer Paul Magnier.
"The last two years I have had a winner here, so it's a good buzz," said McDonogh. "It's quick (on the track) but it's in good nick."
A sizeable crowd were on hand to see another course specialist, Moon At Midnight, prevail in the Castlemartin Claiming Race.
Sent off the 11-8 favourite, Moon At Midnight was always travelling well for Paul Carberry and after hitting the front inside the final furlong, he stretched away from Desert Mile.
"He's had four runs here, two wins, a second and a third, so he's ultra-consistent," said winning trainer Robbie Osbourne.
"He ran a cracker to win at Down Royal last week and then came here. We will see what happens with the handicapper now."
Gist made all to land a deserved first success at the 26th attempt in the Gilna's Cottage Inn Maiden.
Niall McCullagh had the 9-2 shot smartly away and although Daramas raced upsides throughout, the winner kicked on a furlong out to pull clear.
Daramas battled back gamely but Gist was half a length too good at the line.
Trainer William Martin said: "She's been very good and has been placed nine times. She was sixth in a Listed race and was only beaten five and a quarter lengths last week.
"She's come to herself and she's getting stronger now. She's trained on the beach in Wexford." PA