NOW that Cheltenham has been put to bed, and what an exciting week it has been, all eyes are firmly fixed on the flat season which is set to return in full swing next weekend at the Curragh Racecourse.

This week the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) column features Brian Kavanagh, CEO of the Curragh Racecourse. Most people will know Brian from his previous role as CEO of Horse Racing Ireland where he served for two decades.