Two rides at Fairyhouse today and four at Punchestown tomorrow make up my weekend, says Ruby Walsh.

The Dermot Weld-Davy Russell combination hasn’t exactly set the winter alight, but can begin to redress the balance by landing the Online Discounts @fairyhouse.ie Maiden Hurdle at the Co Meath track this afternoon with Zafayan.

Reigning Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Lord Windermere is one of the star names among 29 entries for the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on December 28.

Ruby Walsh retained his unbeaten record since his lengthy absence when partnering Old Castletown to an all-the-way win in the opening maiden hurdle in Tramore yesterday.

The Willie Mullins-trained Morning Run retained her unbeaten record when justifying odds-on favouritism in the Follow Tipperary Races On Facebook Mares Maiden Hurdle in Tipperary yesterday, sparking a double for trainer Willie Mullins.

Successful on his comeback ride on Sunday, Ruby Walsh should strike again on Morning Run in today’s opener in Tipperary, the Follow Tipperary On Facebook Mares Maiden Hurdle.

Carrigmoorna Rock is the hopeful nap choice in the Girls Nite Out At Clonmel Races Mares’ Maiden Hurdle, on what is a very moderate card at the Tipperary track tonight.