IT’S bucket and spade time again with the annual outing on Laytown beach the focus of attention in Irish racing this afternoon.

CHAMPION jockey Paul Carberry took the honours at yesterday’s bank holiday meeting at Naas, registering a double on Alpha Rhythm and Harry The Ear in the two hurdle events on the card.

YORK’S Ebor meeting always provides a treat for racegoers and today’s opening day looks certain to continue the tradition with the clash between Golan and Nayef in the Juddmonte International the mouth-watering highlight.