A year ago, Marty Moore was in the process of winning an Ulster Bank League medal with Lansdowne, waiting for an opportunity to go professional with Leinster. He was happy with that.

DUBLINER Michael Stone yesterday said he hopes to replace Bo Helander as head of the Federation Internationale Equestre (FEI).

HARRY MARSHALL yesterday said his forthcoming disciplinary hearing will not prove a distraction as he lines out in today’s Samsung Super League opener in La Baule, France.