Offaly’s first game in Division 2A of the National Hurling League for over a decade turned out to be a nervous affair as they had to hold off a strong fightback from Meath in Birr.

Harvest Dancer overcame considerable inexperience to justify solid support in the Family Fun On 31st May Maiden Stakes at Goodwood.

Hoh Mike survived the rain-softened conditions to book his place in the line-up for next month’s Royal Ascot meeting with a convincing display at Windsor this evening.