John Ryan is hoping for better luck than he managed over Christmas as Foildubh tackles the Beamish Stout Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase at Thurles today.

CONOR O’DWYER, whose record at Cheltenham is winning two Gold Cups and two Champion Hurdles, could be on the trail of the great Festival again next month.

THE Gigginstown House Stud success story continued at Limerick yesterday when Gift Of Dgab made an excellent debut over fences in the Askeaton Beginners Chase.