FRAN BERRY made a flying visit, literally, to ride in the first two races at Tipperary yesterday and then sprinted to a waiting helicopter to get to Faryhouse to partner Osterhase.

The last of six Muslim militants accused in the 2004 suicide bombing at the Australian Embassy was today sentenced to 10 years in prison for helping the alleged masterminds carry out the attack.

Plenty of good action around the country tomorrow, not least at Chepstow in the evening where the Oakgrove Stud Golden Daffodil Stakes is the highlight.

AN INDONESIAN court sentenced a Malaysian militant to three years in jail yesterday in connection with the 2002 Bali bombings and an attack last year on Jakarta’s Marriott Hotel.

Ridgewood Pearl, one of the very best milers of the 1990s, has died.

Last year’s champion older horse Sakhee has been retired, it was announced today.

Sakhee is reported to be in good shape by trainer Saeed bin Suroor.

Sakhee delighted connections in a racecourse gallop this morning and he remains on target to return to action in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot later this month.

Sakhee has scooped the prestigious Hermes Flat Horse Of The Year Award for 2001.