Willie Mullins confirmed last night that Footpad is likely to head for Aintree after being taken out out of the Ryanair Gold Cup at Fairyhouse.

Dermot Weld’s Speaking Of Which is fancied to deliver in the Best Dressed Lady And Gent Maiden at Cork this afternoon.

Dermot Weld’s Speaking Of Which is fancied to deliver in the Best Dressed Lady And Gent Maiden at Cork this afternoon.

NOEL Meade may not have the strength in depth that saw him crowned champion trainer on several occasions but in Realt Dubh he has a real stable star.