TRUST the Aidan O'Brien-trained Hail to overcome a high draw and open his account in the Coolmore Rip Van Winkle 2-Y-0 Maiden at Cork today.

TRAINER John Oxx has been enjoying a real purple patch on his travels around the country this past fortnight and he landed a double at Tipperary last night when Alanza’s victory in the Listed Fairy Bridge Stakes followed up a maiden success for Buffalo Berry.

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HOPEFULLY, Listowel will pick up as the week progresses, because what’s on offer this afternoon would have to be described as modest.

The Charles Byrnes trained Alfa Beat earned a crack at next month’s Guinness Kerry National in Listowel when completing a fabulous four-timer in the Guinness Handicap Chase in Galway yesterday.