"YOU need to compete at the four-year-old level to stay alive,” commented Gary Murphy as he reflected on an excellent start to his point-to-point season last weekend, when Bonnie Long Legs and Louilood won on their debuts for the 37-year-old Wexford handler (see page 48).

On the Friday night, Cassie had given birth to a baby boy, Gearoíd, but there was little time to celebrate until Sunday evening, when he was finally able to take stock after a busy few days.