John Egan may have missed his breakfast but he showed he still had the stomach for a big-race winner when making all aboard 28-1 outsider Admiral to take the totesport Chester Cup.

ON WEDNESDAY it was Moscow Flyer who passed the baton onto a new generation. Yesterday, Baracouda’s connections were left pondering a similar path after a gallant but unsuccessful bid for a third Cheltenham success.

DERBY dreams came to life at York yesterday as Motivator maintained his unbeaten record with a stylish and forthright success in the totesport Dante Stakes.

EPSOM Derby favourite Brian Boru produced what could only be described as a satisfactory work-out after racing at Leopardstown yesterday.

MIKE DILLON was on his way to work a year ago today when he heard the nine o’clock news headlines.

MINUTES after Media Puzzle crossed the line yesterday, trainer Dermot Weld’s mobile phone rang.

Media Puzzle landed an emotional triumph for Dermot Weld and Damien Oliver in the Tooheys New Melbourne Cup at Flemington in Australia today.

Rock to roll in Arlington Mile

THOSE truly defining moments in sport are rare gifts, burned into the memory by their achievement or standing as a monument to marvel for those too young to recall the instant.

Last year's winner Papillon is quoted as low as 10-1 for this year's running of the Martell Grand National after the weights were announced.