The semi-finals of the Connolly’s Red Mills Irish Laurels attracted a large crowd to Curraheen Park on Saturday night, and all who attended were treated to superb heats, in each of which the three qualifiers were covered by less than a length.

CURRAHEEN Park plays host to a superb card tonight and the top-class action begins as early as the third race, where national record holder Leeview Jet is the star attraction.

OUR football correspondent LIAM MACKEY is back in top form and full of energy.

CHRISTMAS came early for Curraheen Park bookmakers on Saturday night when all four favourites in the opening round of the Irish Examiner 750 bit the dust - three of them at 1/2 or shorter.

Andrew Nesbitt adds another scalp to his list of victories by winning the Jim Clark Rally.