Tragedy as Macs break down

Barry Geraghty paid tribute to a “great servant” after Macs Joy lost his life when breaking down in the Boylesports.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Jessica Harrington’s eight-year-old formed part a holy trinity of hurdlers alongside Irish compatriots Brave Inca and Hardy Eustace, and fought out many memorable finishes with the duo.