SIREN’S SONG was a hot topic of discussion after last Sunday’s racing in Navan and I have to say she won the Salsabil Stakes very well. I said last week I thought she might be good and she certainly indicated that with a strong finish to win by a length and a half.

THE first nations cup of the season and Robert Splaine is on a scouting mission.

What a start it was for the Galway festival with an increase in attendance figures on the Monday from last year.

The Derby festival is one of those racing weekends that you really look forward to and it’s no different this year.

IT WAS good to hear Taoiseach Brian Cowen stating his intention to impose a tax on all forms of betting in Ireland, including those provided by overseas companies.