First Wednesday fixture of the season at Dundalk Stadium tonight

Dundalk Stadium stages its first Wednesday night fixture of the winter with seven races down for decision at the all-weather venue tonight. Michael Halford was the trainer to follow last Friday night as he helped himself to a 30-1 double and it could pay to follow the Kildare trainer once again this evening.

Halford brings a team of five to Dundalk and his best chance of a winner could be with the consistent Rummaging in the Dundalk – Light Up Your Night Handicap (7.45pm). He was beaten into third when favourite for his latest visit to Dundalk but steps back up to seven furlongs which should suit and Shane Foley will be hoping to swoop late and fast.

Lord Kenmare was successful for Halford and Foley on Friday night and he’s back for more in the Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Handicap (8.15pm) where the Peter Casey-trained Rose Angel looks to be his biggest danger.

The action at Dundalk gets going at 6.15pm with proceedings coming to a close at 9.15pm.

McCrystal triumphs in Kenmare

Bryan McCrystal

Local triathlete Bryan McCrystal emerged victorious in The Lost Sheep Triathlon in Kenmare at the weekend.

Despite incurring a five-minute penalty following a crash with early leader Owen Cummins, the Mint Jewellery owner took the title in a time of 4:13.35, over two minutes ahead of second placed Niall Somers.

It was the former Leeds United footballer’s bicycle skills that proved the difference on the scenic course. His recent top 10 finish in the Dublin City Triathlon was noted for the fastest bike split on the day.