A childcare worker sacked from her post after being accused of slapping a child has failed in her action for unfair dismissal.

PALATINE ANNA looks the part in the Tote Retention A5 Stakes decider at Curraheen Park tonight.

FERRYFORTH Donie, owned by Liam Egan of Freemount Charleville, Co. Cork, who carded 28.65 when winning his pre-sale trial realised the top price of €13,000 when he was knocked down to a cash buyer at the Curraheen Park sales yesterday.