Karl Hedley reviews the latest action across the Irish Sea

The focus now begins to fall on the National Hunt season proper in Ireland and not least on the return of trainer Gordon Elliott after his ban.
I have previewed some notable types who have run over the last few weeks and who should be progressing for their respective yards as the winter draws in. You know the season is in full flow when the two-day meeting at Down Royal swings into action at the end of the month. Last year’s meeting in the North of Ireland saw some stars emerge in Envoi Allen and some old favourites re-e...