FANS of National Hunt racing in the Royal County were treated to a special night on Thursday. Navan and Fairyhouse racecourses combined to launch the winter season of jump racing at the two tracks, and brought together a panel of experts to look ahead at what might be in store over the coming months.

Noel Meade was joined by riders Davy Russell, Robbie Power, Sean Flanagan and Keith Donoghue to look at some of the horses with which they are associated, and give their opinions on what stars might be lurking in the wings. John O’Riordan brings you some of those opinions elsewhere in this week’s edition. The panel discussion was chaired by Gary O’Brien from At The Races.