Now that the dust has well and truly settled on Galway, and we have had time to analyse what went on, the one conclusion that has to be drawn is the drop in bookmakers’ turnover was alarming to say the least.

WILLIE Mullins fears John Smith’s Grand National talking horse Snowy Morning has been harshly treated by the handicapper – despite bookmakers thrusting him to favouritism for the Aintree showpiece.

JONJO O’NEILL thinks yesterday was the first time he has ever been to Fairyhouse and it wascertainly a memorable trip, as hesaddled Butler’s Cabin to land thePowers’ Whiskey Irish Grand National.