A SECURITY firm which breeds dogs trained by the British police to sniff out explosives claims Irish authorities are not taking the al-Qaida threat seriously.

Golden Bay landed the feature Yorkshire Bank Mares’ Only Handicap Hurdle race at Cheltenham to give trainer Suzy Smith her first taste of success at Prestbury Park.

A total of 61 horses remain in the Martell Cognac Grand National at today’s five-day confirmation stage.

The unveiling of the weights for the Martell Cognac Grand National yesterday produced a host of moves in ante-post markets on the world’s greatest steeplechase.

TAKE a chance on Colonel Braxton turning over hot-pot Beef Or Salmon in tomorrow’s fascinating Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Joe Blake has won the 2.45pm Hunters Chase at Fairyhouse.