Sidelined since May 7, champion-jockey Davy Russell made a successful return to competitive action when landing the €30,000 thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase on top-weight Kaiser Back in Roscommon last night.

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon insists he is taking nothing for granted in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title race despite an emphatic victory over Rangers at Parkhead yesterday.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has defended Rio Ferdinand against allegations of disloyalty for his failure to sign his new Red Devils contract.