A TV programme to keep an eye out for is The Long Shot, a racing documentary going out on RTÉ One on Tuesday, July 28th. The programme follows David Keoghan as he invests half a million euro in six horses, aiming to take on the biggest names in the business with the help of Fozzy Stack and Wayne Lordan.

Four years ago, racehorse owner David Keoghan took the punt of his life. After his first runner at Royal Ascot - Lolly For Dolly - surprised everyone by romping home to win the Group 2 Windsor Forest Stakes, he decided to plunge again. Having sold Lolly For Dolly for a tidy sum, he spent €400,000 on six young horses and another €100,000 training them to compete against the biggest names in racing.

The Long Shot tells the story of this adventure and was filmed over three years (2012-2015) featuring races from all over Ireland and Britain, giving a unique insider glimpse into the day-to-day reality of the competitive world of horse racing – the highs and lows, the thrills and spills, the challenges, disappointments and successes.

Featuring contributions from David’s wife, the best-selling author Cecelia Ahern, trainer Fozzy Stack, and jockey Ruby Walsh, The Long Shot sounds enthralling for anyone interested in racing or aiming to be an owner. The programme is dedicated to the memory of the late Lucy Stack.