WITH little fear of contradiction, it’s probably fair to say that Tara Hayes’s preparation for the Pat Smullen Charity Race at The Curragh, which takes place this day week, has been unlike that of her fellow participants.

Hayes posted her latest fundraising video to social media from Castle Irvine, Necarne where she recorded three championship successes at the Barron Transport Dressage Ireland Senior National Championships Festival, which ran from last Friday through to Sunday.