Horse Racing

• Walsh's joy after ban is deferred
  Ruby Walsh will ride Zarkandar in Saturday's Betfair Hurdle after he was allowed to defer his suspension.
• Sizing Europe beats rival Big Zeb
  Champion Chaser Sizing Europe beats old rival Big Zeb by 15 lengths at Punchestown to win the Tied Cottage Chase.
• Dwyer's passage to India
  British jockey Martin Dwyer shuns 'brass-monkey Fridays' for richer pickings in sunny India.
• Hurricane Fly wins Irish Champion Hurdle
  Hurricane Fly is evens favourite to win a second consecutive Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham after a superb comeback win in the Irish Champion Hurdle.
• Big Buck's wins 15th race in row
  Big Buck's wins his 15th consecutive race over hurdles to move within one victory of the all-time record for an unbeaten run.