Ballybough Rasher will represent Howard Johnson in next Saturday’s John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree.

Some of Ireland’s top music stars turned out in style tonight to pay homage to veteran DJ Larry Gogan at the IRMA honour’s show.

Ballybough Rasher, winner of the Charlie Hall Chase last November, has been ruled out for the season.

TONY MULLINS’ Barrow Drive can get us away to a flier for the New Year in the Wilf Dooly Chase at Tramore this afternoon.

NICKY HENDERSON is considering his options for Fondmort after entering the impressive Paddy Power Gold Cup winner in the Pertemps King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.