ANYONE hoping for a bit of clarity in the two-mile hurdling division following the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown on Saturday was in for a disappointment. Instead, there were more unanswered questions at the end of it than in a general knowledge round of Celebrity Mastermind.

“What has happened to Samcro?” is one. “How could a horse of Tombstone’s ability finish third in a Grade 1?” is another. “What did the winner Sharjah achieve?” is a third.