THE ‘five to follow’ this week is drawn once more from the West Cork region. The trainers concerned, John Shanahan of Leap and the O’Reillys from Drimoleague are typical grass roots stables, combining a few horses with full time occupations. It is crucial that with all the impressive expansion by the IHRA that the ‘owner-trainer’ does not get left behind.

There may well be good news for the sport in the West Cork heartland in coming weeks.