THIS was one of the best meets at Ardbraccan House that I can remember, with the huntsman and his pack in top form. The huntsman, Kenny Henry, was mounted on a horse that he has on loan for the season from joint master Niall O’Regan, which he describes as ‘a machine’. And, when a huntsman is making country for the followers, that is a decided advantage.

The meet at Ardbraccan House was hosted by US businessman and bloodstock breeder, Charlie Noell who, with his business partner John J Moores, are directors of Brown Advisory, who sponsor racing in Ireland, UK and the USA.