Almanack makes all in opener

Exhortation clings on to open account

Village defies drift for Cotter

This is not a bad place! That's a third and a winner today,. With a bit of luck she might win another one but she needs a cut in the ground. We made a policy decision a year ago that if the horses were no good they were out the door. We've whittled it down to six or seven horses.

James completes quick brace on Shelter

He got a good draw and got his own way - he's a real front-runner,. If he sits in behind when working he does nothing. He has to be ridden from the front. I thought this race might be a bit hot for him. He might come back here as he loves this surface. He also likes good to yielding (on turf). Sam is riding very well and the 5lb certainly helps. He's as good as any of them.

Paris continues on the upgrade

He's improving all the time and he'll continue to improve as he's learning to race and getting stronger all the time,. He's carrying those big weights well as he has a bit of size to him. I'm keen to get him on grass but the ground is no good for him at the moment.

Polly surges home to land spoils

You have to get lucky sometimes! She was down at the bottom of the handicap. It was an ordinary race but she travelled well,. We'll find another one for her somewhere.

English and Casualty back in winners enclosure

He had a wind op before Christmas and in his homework since that he's been more settled and relaxed,. I thought this trip would be ideal if he settled. We might be able to pick up another one with him. Shane gave him a good ride - we thought we'd take the 7lb off his back.

Akinspirit makes it seven