The Tony Martin-trained Green Dragon was the medium of a minor touch in the TipperaryRaces.ie Maiden Hurdle at Tipperary last night.

Breton entry Inis Mor is almost certain to be declared the overall winner of the 704-mile Round Ireland Race this weekend after Bernard Gouy’s team could not be beaten on handicap by the remaining boats still at sea.

IT was hard to tell if Brian Cowen was clowning or drowning yesterday, but then when isn’t it?