Prince De Beauchene made a successful return to action and proved himself on course for the Aintree Grand National when coasting to a smooth success in the Woodlands House Hotel Hurdle in Limerick yesterday.

Wexford was found to be raceable yesterday afternoon, but today’s meeting is subject to a further inspection at 8am this morning.

Sarah Webb will lead workshop on penning commercial fiction at Waterford Writers Weekend, says Colette Sheridan.

The River Book: A Celebration of the Suir

DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT gets the nap to lead his rivals a merry dance in the Athleague Novice Hurdle at Roscommon this evening.

KEVIN PRENDERGAST’S Twice Royal, who is favourably drawn, has a leading chance in the opening Finches Orange Maiden at Ballinrobe tonight.