A publican has offered 80 acres of cut-price land a short drive from the Mater, close to key national roads and with an already working water and sewage system as a potential site for a new children’s hospital.

TRAINER John Hanlon isn’t called the shark for nothing and at Tramore yesterday his heavily-backed Bandama scorched away with the Tote Go Racing Maiden Hurdle for amateur riders.

TONY MCCOY hasn't enjoyed the best of luck journeying across the Irish Sea to ride for J P McManus so far this season, but his fortunes can take a turn for the better at Punchestown today.