NOBODY could accuse Gordon Elliot of lacking ambition.

EDDIE HALES, based at Dundrum, Co Tipperary and one of the more colourful characters in the game, enjoyed a welcome turn when Public Reaction sprang a 16-1 surprise in the two mile October Race at Thurles yesterday.

PAT SMULLEN can consolidate his position at the top of the jockeys’ championship by partnering Leading Article to success in the Rathronan Maiden at Clonmel this evening.

ESWARAH leapt to the head of the Vodafone Oaks market after easily accounting for five rivals in the 10-furlong Swettenham Stud Fillies’ Trial Stakes at Newbury yesterday.