Eventing rider Sam Watson pulled off a stunning recovery to finish eighth in the three-star at Saumur, France, yesterday.

THE seasons are certainly changing as far as greyhounds are concerned. In years gone by, tracks would be winding down and all major competitions would be completed at this stage of the year. Indeed times have changed.

WEIGHT of numbers proved decisive in the final of the Beamish 575 Stakes at Curraheen Park on Saturday night as trainer Paul Hennessy, with four of the six runners, duly filled two of the first three places with Phoenix Ice and Taming The Tiger.

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.