FIVE trainers have put their names forward for three vacancies on the council of the Irish Racehorse Trainers Assocation. The election takes place at the association’s annual general meeting on Tuesday, December 11th.

On the ballot paper will be Tracey Collins, Gordon Elliott, Eddie Harty, Ado McGuinness and Eugene O’Sullivan. Retiring from the council after serving two full terms are Eoin Griffin, Jessica Harrington and Dermot Weld.