Gigginstown House Stud insists no decision on Davy Russell’s replacement as its retained jockey has yet been made despite speculation Bryan Cooper will get the job.

Bryan Cooper and Dessie Hughes shared a New Year’s Day double in Fairyhouse as Lieutenant Colonel and Off The Charts powered to emphatic victories.

Without a win since February 2010, Western Leader made a successful chasing debut in the Ratoath Community Beginners Chase in Fairyhouse yesterday, to the delight of trainer John Shark Hanlon and owner Barry Connell.

CHAMPION trainer Willie Mullins enjoyed mixed luck with two odds-on favourites at Fairyhouse yesterday, landing the bumper with 8/15 shot Paul Kristian.