Doubt can't manage Shadow in battle of the mares

She's a real genuine ride. She might have just got a bit tired in the ground.

Nana gives Martin another prize

That's Conor's first winner in Ballinrobe so it's special for him. He's a fantastic rider . the way he dictated the pace. She can go on until August the 8th (she is in foal to Zebedee). She'll probably finish up in the mares hurdle on the last day of Galway.

Snap thrice a winner at Ballinrobe

I nearly didn't bring either of them (Six Silver Lane was third here for the County Meath yard) but because there was only five runners I kept going. She'll go to Galway now and she'll be finished after that as she is in foal to Kalanisi. She loves it here (third course and distance win . the other two were achieved on a sound surface) and so do I. She has to go right-handed, she just won't go the other way. She was so keen early in the race I thought she mightn't stay on the ground.

Mullins & Smullen back on track

Mulleady & Townend in the news again

She had a good run in Roscommon and she definitely came on from it. She only came to hand in the spring.

Bill The Yank does the job well

Mic gives Mark the break-through over flights

I'm delighted for Mark as it's his first winner over hurdles. He's a really decent horse but it's hard to keep condition on him. He's an exceptional jumper, a real chaser, and I'm looking forward to going over fences with him.