RIGHT then, hands up anyone else who is seriously underwhelmed by the prospect of the forthcoming flat season.

BATTLE AXE proved a 25/1 shocker in the featured Shamrock Handicap Chase on a day of surprises at Gowran Park yesterday.

DAVY RUSSELL consolidated his position at the top of the jockeys’ championship when driving Front Man to victory in the Holy Cross Maiden Hurdle at Thurles yesterday.