IN THIS game, we move forward so quickly, we hardly take time to properly examine what’s gone before.

WHINSTONE BOY added to his considerable gains in the Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park two weeks earlier, with another terrific display in the Kilcash Chase at Clonmel yesterday.

KAUTO STAR could bid to join an elite list of three-time totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup winners on March 19.

Footy Facts (9-4) ran out an easy winner of the Kathleen Clarke 80th Birthday Hurdle at snow-swept Punchestown.

FOOTY FACTS can win a fascinating little seven-runner Kathleen Clarke 80th Birthday Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon.

Tom Hogan is likely to keep campaigning Silver Jaro in Ireland following his fine effort in the Pierse Hurdle at Leopardstown.

The Willie Mullins-trained Glencove Marina, who had shot into the list of major Irish hopes for the Cheltenham Festival in March, has been ruled out of racing for at least the rest of the season.

THAT was a stunning performance by Glencove Marina at Leopardstown on Sunday and, though it’s a well-worn cliche, the sky really is the limit for Willie Mullins’ six-year-old.

FAIRYHOUSE tomorrow houses three cracking Grade 1’s, but we should approach with caution on the basis that they look fiercely competitive.

THURLES passed an inspection yesterday morning, but the two scheduled chases have been abandoned and so one of the maiden hurdles has been divided to make a six-race programme.