ROWING: UCD took three of the four titles on offer at a lively set of Colours Races in Dublin today. Trinity’s novice women denied the college a second consecutive clean sweep in perfect conditions.
In the men’s senior race, the Gannon Cup, Trinity took a surprise early lead. The bigger UCD eight reeled them in and as the crews passed the Four Courts, UCD had taken a lead they were not to lose. This gave Turlough Hughes of UCD a win over his twin brother Patrick, who rowed for Trinity.
The Corcoran Cup for senior women saw UCD lead all the way, though Trinity exerted serious pressure in the closing stages.
The two novice races were notable for different reasons. In the men’s race, UCD got off to an astounding start and won much as they liked. The women’s was the best contest of the day. Leaders UCD could not hold off the late surge of Trinity, who won by over a length.
Colours Races 2012
Senior Men (Gannon Cup): UCD bt Trinity 1l
Novice Men (Dan Quinn Shield): UCD bt Trinity distance
Senior Women (Corcoran Cup): UCD bt Trinity 1¼ l
Novice Women: Trinity bt UCD 1¼ l
