The IFA is seeking more gardaí and patrol cars in rural Ireland in the wake of a weekend attack.

With the start of the Ladbrokes.com Derby only days away it’s no surprise tonight’s card at Shelbourne Park is rather low key. As of yesterday afternoon there were 92 confirmed for the Derby with entries closing tonight after racing.

Graham Holland’s domination of the Macroom Motor Services Stake continued on Saturday night as he claimed both semi-finals, courtesy of Riverside Cashen and Murralli Junior.

THERE are four Kerry- owned speedsters involved in the quarter-finals of the Paddypower.com Irish Derby at Shelbourne Park tomorrow night and there will be plenty of support with the Kingdom’s fans in town for Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final against Meath.

BUNBOGGON NIKITA can land the first semi-final of the Guinness Trophy at Curraheen Park tonight.