TODAY, the wait is over for 21 riders, who have trained in preparation for the Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race, supported by Ballylinch Stud, at the Curragh.

Riding in honour of the legendary champion jockey Pat Smullen and in memory of loved ones affected by cancer are Sam Austin, Jennifer Babington, Christopher Brabston, Ella Budds, Davy Condon, Ben Cusack, Gary Dowling, Cian Fenelon, William Kennedy, Jessica Kinsella, Lucy Kayes, Barry Lacy, Olivia Marnane, Tara Moneypenny, Claire O’Ryan, David Ryan, Aaron Smullen, Pat Shanahan, Katie Timmins, Barty Walczak and Brian Whelan.