Many of the top fancies go into action in the Ladbrokes Irish Derby at Shelbourne Park tonight.

BLARNEY trainer John Linehan enjoyed his best season as a trainer last year and 2012 has got off to a smashing start also.

JUST days into the New Year and already we have the draw for the first major open track event of the year, the Tyrur Kennels Open 575 which will kick-off at Shelbourne tonight.