DYNAMIC Approach can lead his rivals a merry dance in the 10 Euros Admission To All Non-Festival Meetings Maiden Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon, should the meeting survive a precautionary 8am inspection.

It may be only six months since the 2010 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger final was run at the brand new Limerick Stadium but a huge crowd will be convening again on Saturday to savour the 2011 decider where there will be very strong local interest.

THE Davy Russell-Gigginstown House Stud combination can continue on their merry winning way with Rathlin in the Great Oak Maiden Hurdle at Gowran Park this afternoon.

THE strength of Davy Russell was the decisive factor in the success of Crash in the Cashel Maiden Hurdle at Thurles yesterday.

WILLIE MULLINS’ Lambro can land the nap in the Cashel Maiden Hurdle at Thurles this afternoon.

GIFT OF DGAB is the nap choice to give us a flying start to the weekend by landing the opening New Year Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

DESPITE the severe weather, last night’s meeting at Tralee got the go-ahead, while trials were also staged at Limerick.

SLIPPERY Bob was the star in an eventful second round of the Kerry Agri Business Irish St Leger at Limerick on Saturday evening.

BANDICOOT TIPOKI produced a wonderful effort to break Irish hearts at Wimbledon on Saturday night, coming from well off the pace to capture the williamhill.com English Derby, a fifth for his veteran handler Charlie Lister.

IT HAS been a highly encouraging week in the face of the economic recession, with the Irish Derby sponsorship secured and the continuation of two other classics confirmed.

NEW Phase survived a serious final flight blunder to justify hefty support in the Corporate Hospitality At Fairyhouse Hurdle at Fairyhouse yesterday.

NEW Phase survived a serious final flight blunder to justify hefty support in the Corporate Hospitality At Fairyhouse Hurdle at Fairyhouse yesterday.

IN what will be his first outing on Irish soil since November, College Causeway faces an extremely tough test at Shelbourne Park this evening in the opening round of the BCR Print Easter Cup.

DEREK Ward’s personal photo album is straight out of Hollywood.