I’m a virtual certainty to make it to Cheltenham now, after Willie Mullins decided yesterday I was to take the weekend off.

Pass The Hat threw his cap into the ring for the Irish Grand National when holding the challenge of Kylecrue to capture the Carrickmines Handicap Chase at Leopardstown yesterday.

Jockey Ruby Walsh believes young pretender Our Conor has something to prove when he takes on Hurricane Fly in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29.

Hurricane Fly joined Kauto Star as a 16-times Grade 1 winner when cruising to victory for Ruby Walsh in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown last evening.

Mares like Dawn Run and Quevega arrive on the scene all too rarely, but it is quite possible Annie Power may be regarded in that league at some stage in the future.

I certainly don’t ride any certainties at Kempton today, but have reasonable prospects of getting among the winners all of the same.

Roi Du Mee led a treble for owners Gigginstown House Stud at Navan when supplementing two wins over fences with a neat victory over the smaller obstacles in the Proudstown Handicap Hurdle.

The one certainty about the Tingle Creek at Sandown today is that it is going to be spectacular.

Trainer Pat Flynn has confirmed his stable star Designs On Rome has been sold to race in Hong Kong.

Trainer Brian Hamilton has confirmed amateur rider Declan Lavery will maintain his partnership with Weatherbys Champion Bumper favourite Moscow Mannon.

THE Bosses Cousin can get the weekend off to the ideal start by landing the opening Corporate Hospitality Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse today, should the meeting pass an 8am inspection.

Willie Mullins continued his fine run of success when taking the two big races at Gowran Park.

THE progressive Donatis Comet can complete a four-timer in the Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Maiden at Sligo tonight.