The Tipperary Foxhounds point-to-point meeting at Lisronagh on Saturday afternoon brought new meaning to the phrase ‘marathon’ for the fixture saw some 175 horses participating on a 12-race card with proceedings drawing to a close at 7.45pm following a 2.30pm start.

Oliver McKiernan continued his terrific run when saddling Any Bets to land the featured Kevin Broderick Memorial Handicap Chase at Listowel yesterday.

TOP class hurdler Ballyhampshire Boy has had to be put down as a result of injuries sustained at Navan last month, after falling at the final flight when upsides Limestone Lad.

THE improving Gianfanti can land the nap in the six furlongs Fermoy Maiden at Cork this afternoon.