Michael Walsh sent in this adorable picture of his girls and their friends who are turning their attention from pony club to Cheltenham and decided some hobby horses would be the best way to test their speed as the big event approaches.

In order left to right are Ellie Hearne, 10, Amy Hearne, 11, Katie Walsh, 9, Jess Hearne, 5, and Lucy Walsh, 6.

The Hearnes are all sisters and daughters of Waterford horse trainer Jayne Hearne. The Walshs are also sisters and are daughters of Michael Walsh, racecourse bookmaker, who also keeps a few in training. They are all neighbours and in school together in Sealield National School near Bonmahon.The girls have their own ponies at home and involved with the pony club.