AS Phillip Hobbs dissected Planet Of Sound’s winning run, groups of journalists broke away from the huddle like chunks from an iceberg, drawn towards the warmer waters surrounding War Of Attrition.

ERIC McNAMARA’S Faltering Fullback made a smashing debut over fences when taking the Kevin McManus Beginners Chase at Listowel yesterday.

War Artist has been scratched from next week’s July Cup with trainer James Eustace favouring a trip to Newbury the following week.

Jim Dreaper believes the postponement of last weekend’s Irish Hennessy meeting could have worked in Notre Pere’s favour after the weights for this year’s John Smith’s Grand National were revealed.

James Eustace hopes consistent sprinter War Artist secures a deserved Group One success in the Betfred Sprint Cup next month.

After his memorable exploits at Cheltenham, who would bet against Conor O’Dwyer making headlines again at Aintree on Saturday with Le Coudray? Declan Colley spoke to a man still on air after his Champion Hurdle victory.