IT was good to learn that Brian Hamilton has been added to the list of those training point-to-point horses for Gigginstown House Stud and we see that he has already started looking for additional staff for his Ballynoe yard on the outskirts of Downpatrick.

In acknowledging Brian’s ability to prepare young horses, the O’Learys will be adding some spice to racing in the northern region where hunts are once again showing their support for the autumn season. There are six meetings listed from the opening fixture at Toomebridge on Saturday, October 6th to the final one at Kirkistown on Saturday, November 24th. All that’s needed for a good campaign is for the weather to play ball.