ANTE-POST joint favourite Slip The Lark can lay down an early marker in the Cashmans Bookmakers Irish Laurels at Curraheen Park by landing an ultra- competitive heat 13 tonight (7.47 start).

A major charity concert in Co Louth has had to be called off at the last minute because of safety concerns.

THE FOYLE is fancied to redeem the promise of a decent effort at Cork last month by landing the Templemore Maiden Hurdle at Thurles this afternoon.