The media seems to have completely accepted Irish Water’s 43% figure for payment, and I am at a complete loss as to understand why.

Following his semi-final victory and a favourable draw 2014 Consolation winner Midtown Raffa will likely head the market for next weekend’s final of the Irish Laurels at Curraheen Park.

CLERIHAN PADDY, bred and owned locally by Paddy Flannery, won the Munster Open Cup at Knockgraffon yesterday.

Mr Aussie was eventually named the winner of the Newtown Handicap Chase amid farcical scenes at Tramore.