I’m spending a rare Saturday at home today in Naas - weather permitting - after Ascot was abandoned yesterday.

PAUL Nolan is keeping his fingers crossed Alpha Ridge and Shinrock Paddy can make their presence felt in the Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

Paul Nolan is keeping his fingers crossed Alpha Ridge and Shinrock Paddy can make their presence felt in the Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse.

A massive oil slick released from a depot in Italy reached the country’s longest river today, threatening devastation to wildlife.