The Dermot Weld-trained Voleuse De Coeurs gave Tuam-born apprentice Leigh Roche the biggest win of his career when justifying 6/1 favouritism in the Hacketts Bookmakers Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh yesterday.

Champion-jockey Johnny Murtagh excelled in Fairyhouse last night, completing a double on his two rides for John Oxx, Shamooda and Hay Point.

A day to forget for Davy Russell ended in drama as the star jockey was taken to Tralee General Hospital after suffering a bad fall at Listowel on Thursday.

BARRY GERAGHTY, hero of the Kerry National aboard Alfa Beat at Listowel on Wednesday, is one tough customer.

Jockey Davy Russell has been taken to Tralee General Hospital after suffering a bad fall at Listowel today.