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.

MORE than double the number of required entries was received for the Boylesports.com Champion Stakes which is set to commence at Shelbourne Park on Saturday.

THERE were no fireworks on the clock when the Guinness trophy kicked-off at Curraheen Park on Saturday night, but easily the most notable performance was that of Graysland Buddy in heat 3.

Droopys Robinho is down as low as 7/4 (from early offers of 7/1) for the Cashmans Irish Laurels after a couple of top drawer runs. And expect the price of Fraser’s Blacks superstar to tighten further after tonight’s quarter finals of the Classic.