The Cheltenham festival begins today with plenty of Clare interest at Prestbury Park.
Tubber jockey Derek O'Connor rides Shotgun Paddy in the National Hunt Chase at 4:40, while Western Boy in the colours of Connolly native Stephen Murphy is among the runners in the opening race, the Supreme Novices Hurdle.
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Meanwhile, Champion Jockey Tony McCoy says today's feature the Champion Hurdle is the race he's most looking forward to this week.
He'll be on board My Tent Or Yours.
The first is off at 1:30, while the feature is at 3:20.