Every sport has its own strongholds, places where the game is bred in the bone.

“SAM is coming home,” that was the triumphant chant around Kerry, last night, as preparations were being made to welcome home the victorious All-Ireland football champions.

Penny’s Gift could be aimed at the Stan James 1000 Guineas next spring after proving a cut above at Listed level in the EBF Igloos Bosra Sham Fillies’ Stakes at Newmarket.