THE United Foxhounds are holding their Ballynoe meeting next Saturday, March 17th, but, in the past, there was a far longer gap between Cheltenham and the Co Cork fixture.

Back in 1978, the point-to-point was held on Sunday, April 23rd, when Willie Cronin recorded a first and last race double on Zitas Toi (adjacent hunts’ maiden) and Mushara (winners of one).