Ruby Walsh struck for the first time at Killarney this week when Shamar followed his recent success at Cork by landing the Dawn Milk Omega Novice Hurdle before a massive crowd yesterday.

Jamie Piggott, son of the legendary Lester, will try to follow in his father’s footsteps when he has his first ride in public at Killarney today.

IT’S like old times back on the racing gallops of Co Tipperary. A jockey with the name of Piggott is working astride magnificent thoroughbreds.