ALL readers will join us in sending best wishes to Susan Keane as she continues her recovery from serious injury following a riding accident. Susan is off to Oaksey House rehabilitation centre in Lambourn next week for a month’s treatment. Daughter of trainer Austin Leahy and married to Patrick Keane of Ballinroe Transport, Susan was a successful amateur rider and did a lot of work behind the scenes on behalf of all lady riders. Fairyhouse Racecourse has acknowledged Susan’s contribution by naming next Tuesday’s ladies’ chase in her honour.

Speaking from Limerick Regional Hospital, Susan told us: “I’m improving all the time and I firmly believe I will walk again. My left leg is getting stronger every day and there is some improvement in the right leg. I have the worst six weeks behind me but I know I have a tough month ahead at Oaksey House. I would just like to thank everyone who has called or sent messages. People have been amazing, and special thanks to Jennifer Pugh who has given me huge help along the way.”