Going - Heavy (4th last fence omitted). Fine
Trifecta Not Won. Pool of €4,558.13 carried forward to Navan on Sunday 16th February. Jackpot Pool - €4,155.00 Dividend - €363.50 Winning Units - 8. Placepot Pool - €25,810.26 Dividend - €204.00 Winning Units - 88.55. Pick Six Pool - €21,269.50 Not Won. Carried forward to Navan on Sunday 16th February. Days Aggregate - €128,973.00 (7 races). Last Year €149,474.90 (6 races).
Light too strong for Carlow at Gowran
He was a bit unlucky not to win over hurdles and he's been crying out for fences. I thought it was a nice performance for his first run over fences although he was spending a bit of time in the air.
Argocat gains deserved big win
He got all messed up when he fell in the North. He broke three ribs and he had internal injuries. We had to get his confidence back too. The run the last day at Thurles worked out to be Grade 1 form (Last Instalment was third there when Argocat finished sixth). He showed plenty of resolution there after he met the last wrong. It's deep ground and none of them liked it.
Zekarya puts a roof back over his head
Un De Sceaux very good again
He did what he had to do. His jumping wasn't quite as fluent but he was going a steadier pace and it's nice to see that he's relaxing better in his races now. We'll see how he comes out of the race and we'll see what happens between now and then (Cheltenham),.
A lovely start from Florishwells
She pulled her way to the front off what was a slow pace. I'd not be afraid to make more use of her the next day as she was caught for toe a bit going to the last but she jumped like a handicapper.
Fahey strikes while the iron is hot
Shane said he travelled really well and he got there very easily. He made a bit of a hash of the last but he picked up well again.
