THIS is a busy time of the year for Downpatrick racecourse which followed up its successful meeting last Sunday, when there were double the number of vintage cars on display compared to last year, with a Horse Racing Ireland Go Racing Kids day on Tuesday.

At Sunday’s fixture, a cheque for £7,200 in aid of the Jonjo Bright Trust was presented to Jonjo’s father John. The money was raised at the ‘Tavern Talks Cheltenham’ evening organised by Ballykinler brothers Donal and Patrick Smith, plus a great support team and held at the Minerstown Tavern in early March.