The reputed head of the Gambino crime family pleaded guilty to racketeering charges after he got an assurance from a New York judge that he was not admitting he was a Gambino gangster.

MINEOLA FARLOE has hardened to 7/4 (from 3/1) with the sponsors after turning in another very impressive performance when winning the first quarter-final of the Cashmans Irish Laurels at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

ONE of the best ever line-ups goes to traps for the quarter -finals of the €35,000 to the winner Cashmans Irish Laurels at Curraheen Park tonight.