CLONMEL manager Eddie Anderson was a very pleased man yesterday when he reported that the Red Mills Produce Stakes had filled with 96 entries and all is now in readiness for the great feature which is the highlight of the racing year at the South Tipperary venue.

This year’s Vetsearch Irish Grand National has provided a marvellous fillip for hurdle racing in this country and has proved yet again that hurdling could become popular here if given the proper promotion by the authorities.

THE classy Rossa Baby can lay down an early marker in the €5,000 to-the-winner Oliver Hawkes Memorial Stakes at Curraheen Park by taking the first of tonight’s heats.

THE formidable Waterford father and daughter team of Mick Brennan and Julie Power must have a major chance of repeating last year’s success in the Vetsearch Irish Grand National following Monday’s first round action at Harold’s Cross.

PAT CURTIN is enjoying an amazing year, thanks to the achievements of Shelbourne Aston. He is now back in another classic final, with Droopys Arsene safely qualified for next Tuesday’s William Hill St Leger at Wimbledon.

With many of the track stars of the past two seasons already retired to the breeding paddocks, it is good to hear of the reverse procedure with the brilliant Serene Rumble set to return to action next week in the first round of the valuable Vodafone Grand Prix at Harold's Cross.