Going - Good, good to yielding in places. Overcast
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O'Connell completes quick treble at Listowel
Her form last year was very good but she was touched off a few times. She stays well and will run in summer handicaps. Brian is riding with great confidence and gave her a good ride.
Across the card double for Joseph O'Brien
Straightaway I got put in my place!. It was great in Gowran and our own horse (runner-up Leo Minor) maybe got a little tired and I underestimated the strength of Joseph's horse obviously. His (Joseph's winner Justice Frederick) first run was over five and he is a horse that will get seven and further. This horse (Mai Fitzs Jack) was unlucky the last day when he made a mistake at the last two and I think the winner was a decent horse. I'm not sure but I'd imagine he'll (Joseph) keep him busy over the summer. It's a massive day for us and it's great to get a win both jump and flat. I couldn't believe when someone said to me that it was 23 years ago to the meeting (then at Tralee) that I had my first winner with Wandering Thoughts - I couldn't believe that, it is some coincidence. Joseph loves it (training) - he loved riding but it was tough for him for a long time (with weight) - doing nine stone every morning was very hard. He's a big man now, he's well over 11 stone and he doesn't look heavy. No one will get more pleasure than me but I'll have to keep my eye on the ball now!
Ah Littleluck completes hat-trick in style
That was a lovely performance and it is lucky the owners weren't listening to me as I wanted to let him out a month ago!. He is thriving in the sunshine and is eating, looking and doing well. That was only his second run in a handicap and I think he's a nice horse. He'll definitely have a breather now as he's on the go a long time.
De Bromhead does it again with Notion
Robbie gave him a brilliant ride and he jumped great. He's a massive horse and was only stepping over the fences and you'd imagine a more galloping track would suit. He has won right-handed in the past so the Galway Plate would cross your mind. I'll see what Roger (Brookhouse, owner) wants to do but why not. He is a really nice horse to get and I got him after Cheltenham (in March) and it's great to get him back on track.
Foxhunters plan for Listowel hunters' winner
Fantastic four for Joseph on debut day
It's very exciting and great also for JP (winning owner JP McManus). It (Joseph's career) is something to look forward to and he looks a fair horse. I think he might be going jumping now but Joseph will discuss that with Frank (Berry. McManus' racing manager). It has been an incredible day and how can you improve on that!
