The eagerly-awaited clash between Rebel Fitz and Beachdale Lad in the Christy McSweeney Memorial Novice Chase at Killarney last night had a tragic outcome.

Punters are in for a rare mid-summer treat at Killarney tonight with Beachdale Lad and Rebel Fitz set to take each other on in the Christy McSweeney Memorial Novice Chase.