1The Irish Field Riders Title: Last season’s title race caught the imagination of the wider racing industry. In 2011, Derek O’Connor and Jamie Codd went head-to-head with O’Connor coming out six in front but with injuries to Codd in the intervening years we had to wait until last season for a clear run for both and a rematch.

This time the Wexford rider broke the winning streak of O’Connor and it was his turn to win by six - 95-89 the final score. This title race however was different. Owing to social media exposure it was more closely watched than any before. The results of all the races in the final few weeks were keenly watched by many and the twitter following in particular was providing a new exposure to the sport.