Injured riders update

SIDELINED riders Davy Russell and Barry Geraghty are still hopeful of returning to the saddle in time for the Punchestown Festival, according to Dr Adrian McGoldrick. Mark Enright suffered a fractured wrist at Fairyhouse and is out for six weeks. Philip Donovan and Mikey Fogarty, who both suffered concussion after falls, are under the care of the Turf Club neurologist.

Sceaux waits

UN De Sceaux misses today’s Grade 1 novice chase at Aintree but remains on course to run at Punchestown. Trainer Willie Mullins shelved plans to run the Cheltenham winner this weekend due to the drying ground at the Liverpool track.