I HAVE had it in my head for a long time that The Midnight Club could be an ideal Grand National candidate and am obviously very much looking forward to riding him at Aintree this afternoon.

TRIUMPH for Donal O’Grady’s Limerick in this Allianz Hurling League Division Two opener in Ennis yesterday, disaster for Clare and their manager, Ger O’Loughlin.

RUBY WALSH believes Cooldine has to markedly improve to trouble Kauto Star in next year’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

TRIUMPH and disaster has touched the life of George Best in almost equal measure. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most talented footballers, he seemed to turn his back on his own great gifts, his footsteps leading him to heavy drinking and prison.