The final of the Rockybay Munster Hurdle produced a worthy winner as Comeout Russell smashed the track record with a tremendous display.

Boylesports Hero, trained by Brendan Matthews for John Boyle, of Boylesports, ran out a most deserving winner of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial on Saturday night at Limerick, justifying favouritism in some style.

GREYHOUND followers have classic action on three fronts on Saturday night.

ONE of the best sales at the venue for some time took place at Curraheen Park yesterday with a large number of the lots sold. The top two lots sold for €4,000 each.

AFTER 54 races and five rounds of wonderful action the curtain will come down on the Paddy Power Irish Derby this evening.