The father of a former top jockey liked to have a flutter every day and he generally won, mourners were told at his funeral yesterday.

Part-owner Malcolm Kimmins feels Bobs Worth faces a “big ask” as the Cheltenham Gold Cup hero looks to get his season back on track in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown today.

Jockey Davy Russell said he hopes to be released from hospital today after suffering a punctured lung at the Cheltenham Festival.

Willie Mullins was thanking his lucky stars after Blackstairmountain capped a treble-topping day for the County Carlow trainer by landing the feature race at Leopardstown.

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