AT times on Wednesday, the Scarteen hounds could be heard from the kennels, the 11 and a half couple who paraded at Tattersalls international horse trials last Sunday having returned home safe and sound.

On duty earlier as commentator during the cross-country phase of the George Mernagh memorial CIC*** class, Chris Ryan stayed on his feet to ‘introduce’ his beloved Black & Tan hounds to spectators at the Co Meath competition.