Wales 27 Scotland 13

COOLMORE sire Dylan Thomas made an immediate impact with his first runner, Snowflake Dancer, which prevailed in a blanket finish to the opening two-year-old maiden at Dundalk last night, and then survived a Stewards Enquiry.

AS satisfying as it was watching Ireland’s masterly display last Saturday, there was a nagging sense of frustration too.

Wales 19 Ireland 13

Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has said he would take a one-point victory over Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations game, choosing to concentrate on Ireland's target of a fifth Triple Crown in seven years rather than winning the championship.

VC Bet slashed Air Force One into 8-1 for the Royal & SunAlliance Chase after the classy hurdler flew home in the Crown Racing Freephone 08000 724 624 Novices’ Chase at Fontwell.