THE now 15-year-old Rossavon has been quite a revelation as a broodmare. Owned by Vincent Finn from Co Wexford, the unraced daughter of Beneficial (Top Ville) has had three named foals, all of which have raced and won.

Her first offspring was a gelding by Flemensfirth (Alleged) and he was sold by Finn at the Derby Sale for €44,000. Named Walking In The Air, he made a belated point-to-point debut at five, winning a maiden at Tallow in the colours of Trish Hyde, with the steering done by Derek O’Connor. He then reappeared about seven weeks later in a bumper at Warwick and was eye-catching in the manner of his victory, striding home nine lengths clear of the rest.