FOUNDED in 1268, the Franciscan Abbey at Multyfarnham had a long and somewhat bloody history, but managed to survive the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the Penal Laws and the Famine, to continue into the 21st century as a school and training college.

TED WALSH has a possible star of the future on his hands in Southern Vic, who landed a major gamble in the Mongey Communications’ Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown yesterday.

NATIVE SCOUT, fourth behind Isio and Azertyuiop in the recent Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot, returned to winning form when justifying favouritism in the Grade 3 Byrne Group Plc Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown yesterday.

There was racing today at Downpatrick.