DOWNPATRICK stages its Father’s Day meeting tomorrow where there is also a vintage car show at the track reflected in the names of two of the races, the opening V Is For Vintage Show Maiden Hurdle and the J Is For Jaguar Handicap Chase.

The racecourse again sent its mobile big screen down to the Tattersalls International Horse Trials last weekend where it was well-placed to garner publicity in the shopping village. Local trainer, Brian Hamilton, paid his first visit to the Co Meath venue on Saturday and no doubt will be seen at some Pony Club events over the summer months. Also spotted among those on the main cross-country day was the recently-retired Steven Crawford.