THERE seems little cause for optimism at the second stage of Listowel this afternoon, where The Quiet Enforcer is a hopeful nap choice in the Goffs' Autumn Bonus.

JOHN OXX recorded a fine double with his only two runners, Taralaya and Hasanka, at Galway last night.

CHAMPION apprentice Chris Hayes enjoyed his trip to Roscommon last night, completing a double on Soviet Trooper and Miss Ailbhe on a bleak night for punters.