John Ryan is hoping for better luck than he managed over Christmas as Foildubh tackles the Beamish Stout Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase at Thurles today.

Racing is a year-round occupation and while we are immersed in trying to train winners throughout that time, we are also looking to the future.

Willie Mullins took his score for the truncated Tramore festival to six when Sweet My Lord made an excellent start over fences in the Beginners Chase yesterday.

JESSICA Harrington’s Magical Memoir can land the nap in the Tipperary Water Hurdle at Ballinrobe tonight.