Coral Wave opened her account at the third attempt with a convincing all-the-way win in the Flame Of Tara EBF Stakes at the Curragh.

HIRED HAND is the nap choice to enjoy a first ever success in the IGo Racing Race Night Maiden at Dundalk this evening.

BRIGHT GAS very much rates the nap selection in the Evening Racemeeting In May Novice Hurdle at Punchestown 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.

THE red noses in Leinster House weren’t just confined to the Dáil bar yesterday.