The racing pundit who mediated with Shergar’s kidnappers has told how the IRA informer who claimed the horse was shot shortly after he was snatched knew secret codes used during the hostage talks.

Three decades on, the kidnapping of Derby-winning racehorse Shergar remains one of the great unsolved crimes in Irish history, writes John Daly

The driver of a coach carrying schoolchildren home from a ski trip which crashed in northern France killing a teacher is being investigated over an allegation of involuntary homicide, French prosecutors said.

FRANKEL will next run at Royal Ascot after Henry Cecil said that the remarkable 2000 Guineas winner would not line up in the Investec Derby.

Derek Thompson (Dwayne Johnson) is a veteran ice hockey player who has acquired the nickname of Tooth Fairy because of his aggressive play, which frequently deprives rival players of their dental work.

DAVY RUSSELL took a step back from his RSA Chase celebrations yesterday to launch a passionate defence of fellow Irish jockey Brian O’Connell and a scathing attack on Channel 4’s loudmouth pundit John McCririck.

HUNDREDS of mourners lined the streets of Hawick yesterday to pay their respects to veteran rugby commentator Bill McLaren.

Cape Amber benefited from a drop in class to open her account for the season with an emphatic success in the EBF attheraces.com Best Odds John Musker Fillies’ Stakes at Yarmouth.

AN AFTERNOON off, money in the pocket and a thirst worked up by tramping aimlessly around town for a few hours. Now where would the bored Irish racing fan go?

Enjoy The Moment is not only a favourite catchphrase of the inimitable Derek Thompson, but also the name of a stayer with a fine chance of giving Jamie Osborne a welcome high-profile triumph.

FORMER trainer Charlie Brooks told the High Court in London yesterday that it was common knowledge that jockeys passed on information to punters.

SORBIESHARRY made his own bit of unfortunate history when winning the last race at Wolverhampton yesterday.

Sorbiesharry made his own bit of unfortunate history when winning the last race at Wolverhampton today.

Mark Herbert from Kildare became a three time All-Ireland Champion when he won this year's MBNA Kick Fada.

The search is on again for the longest kicker of a gaelic football in Ireland, both man and woman.

All Ireland champions gave neighbours and Connacht champions Roscommon a lesson in football in their Senior Football Championship tie at Dr Hyde Park.

Galway have added a second-half goal in their Connacht SFC against provincial champions Roscommon at Dr Hyde Park.

A Derek Savage injury-time point and penalty handed the half-time initiative to All-Ireland champions Galway as they took the lead for the first time in the half against Roscommon in their Connacht SFC tie at Dr Hyde Park.

Defender Denis Gavin snatched a sensational injury-time winning goal as