DEREK O’Connor has conquered all before him in the point-to-point sphere ever since winning the first of his five consecutive riders’ titles during the 2003/04 season.

HARDY EUSTACE is set to enjoy a good blow-out on his seasonal reappearance in the Happy New Year Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon.

TASMAN, narrowly beaten in a tough handicap at Fairyhouse on Monday, can redress the balance in the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Novice Hurdle at Navan this afternoon.

IF you haven’t already got the expenses for Cheltenham then don’t hold your breath this weekend!

AFISTFULLOFDOLLARS gets the nap to complete a hat-trick in the thurlesraces.ie Hurdle at Thurles this afternoon.