MICK Scott, who gave decades of service to both Naas and Punchestown Racecourses, was laid to rest this week. Originally from Kerry, Mick was also a member of the IHRB’s security team until his retirement in 2018. His daughter Margaret is a director at Naas.

THE high-class chaser O’Moore Park will headline the next GoffsGo Sale on Thursday, June 4th. Trained by Willie Mullins for Susannah and Rich Ricci, the son of Walk In The Park has a current IHRB mark of 137 following competitive performances in notable staying handicap chases at major festivals throughout the past season.

FORMER jockey Rachael Blackmore (36) and her husband, fellow jockey Brian Hayes (37), have announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy, whom they have named Bowie. Mother and child are reportedly doing well.

SHERRY FitzGerald Country Homes is the new title sponsor of the Orby Stakes, a 12-furlong listed race worth €50,000 which will be run during next weekend’s Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival at the Curragh.