A day to forget for Davy Russell ended in drama as the star jockey was taken to Tralee General Hospital after suffering a bad fall at Listowel on Thursday.

BARRY GERAGHTY, hero of the Kerry National aboard Alfa Beat at Listowel on Wednesday, is one tough customer.

Jockey Davy Russell has been taken to Tralee General Hospital after suffering a bad fall at Listowel today.

JOHNNY Murtagh made his trip to Roscommon worthwhile last night when partnering hot-pot Estephe to victory in the Ballygar Maiden.

MIDDLE Persia will be strongly fancied to open her account in the opening Irish Stallion Farms Fillies Maiden, if tonight’s Clonmel meeting survives an 8.30.a.m. inspection.