Edited sentence: A lady jockey of some repute is Miss Pauline Ryan of Lisnagaul who has visited the winners enclosure on many occasions in recent years.Bansha has long been associated with horse racing in its many facets.David trains a large string of racers while Con prepares young thoroughbreds for the prestingious breeze-up sales both in Ireland and England.However, they records were eclipsed by their younger brother Christy who became champion jockey on six occasions and won all the major races on the flat, including the Irish Derby on three occasions and the Epsom Derby riding El Gran Senor for now-retired trainer David O'Brien of Ballydoyle Stables.Pat and Tom had major successes in the 1960s winning the prestigious Irish Lincolnshire and Cesarewitch Handicap Races at the Curragh.The Marnane brothers of Bansha House are currently enjoying successful careers in flat racing.The O'Connell brothers, Willie and Danny were National Hunt jockeys who enjoyed success over many seasons in the 1970s, the latter continues his racing involvement through his training operation in the village.This tradition is carried on by Alan Crowe of the village, who is successfully pursuing his career over obstacles.Well-known jockeys have been the Roche brothers of Ballyverane, numbered among whom were Pat, Tom and Christy