Lord Of Lords, who missed what looked a suitable opportunity because of a stone bruise at Wexford nine days ago, has obviously made a quick recovery and gets the nap in the Holycross Maiden Hurdle at Thurles this afternoon.

PAUL CARBERRY proved an unlikely hero at Thurles yesterday, two days after his controversial 30-day ban started.

RHYL ACCORD is the nap choice to defy a long absence in the Holycross Maiden Hurdle at Thurles this afternoon.

“HE’S a genius at his trade”, exclaimed Michael Hourigan of Ruby Walsh, after the champion jockey had powered the trainer’s Spaceman to victory in the Holycross Maiden Hurdle at Tipperary yesterday.