TV3 Group director of broadcasting Niall Cogney last night spoke of his delight after the station confirmed they have agreed a four-year deal with Racecourse Media Group (RMG) to broadcast up to 50 days a year of racing from Britain.

MOUSE MORRIS will leave the decision on War Of Attrition’s Cheltenham Festival target until nearer the time with both the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Ryanair Chase still under consideration.

Nicky Richards has confirmed his stable star Monet’s Garden is likely to take his chance in the Irish Independent Arkle Trophy – as long as there is cut in the ground.