THIS week saw change at the Curragh, but it was not the only racecourse to welcome a new chief. Just up the road, at Naas, Monday morning saw the first day as general manager for Eamonn McEvoy who has taken over from Tom Ryan.

I caught up with a busy Eamonn on what was a manic introduction to his new position at Naas. On Wednesday there were overseas runners, the feature €60,000 Listed Yeomanstown Stud Irish EBF Stakes, after racing music and a barbecue night at the track. Talk about hitting the ground running!