Richard Fahey’s terrific run continued when he completed a 503-1 treble with Jeannie Galloway, Faithful Ruler and She’s In The Money – all three ridden by stable jockey Paul Hanagan – on the first afternoon of Ayr’s three-day Western meeting.

Russell Brand last night dedicated his British Comedy Award to Jonathan Ross - who pulled out of hosting the show after the pair's lewd phone calls to Andrew Sachs.

Ireland’s first conference looking at releasing the value of corporate property assets takes place on Thursday at Dublin’s Burlington Hotel.