THE Government is expected to appoint the new secretary general of the Department of Health next Tuesday, following the cancellation of today’s Cabinet meeting in Cork.

Leading Irish amateur Davy Russell is relishing the prospect of riding Ferdy Murphy’s horses this winter after getting off the mark for the West Witton trainer at Sedgefield.

LEADING Irish amateur Davy Russell put the seal on his appointment as first jockey to the powerful Ferdy Murphy stable when gaining his first success for the West Witton trainer on Inn Antique at Sedgefield yesterday.