JUST in case there was any doubt about the destination of the 2017 Irish jockeys’ championship title at the start of the week – and there was, a slight one – Colin Keane went to Dundalk on Wednesday evening and kicked three winners home, and all doubt was removed.

“This is Colin Keane’s night,” said Dessie Scahill in commentary as Ben Rumson got up on the far side in the finale on Wednesday night. “This is Colin Keane’s year. He’s gone 10 clear, and that’s the championship.”