Going - Soft To Heavy (Hurdle/Bumper), Heavy (Chase). Overcast
Jackpot Pool - €401.00 Not Won. Carried forward to Cork on Monday 16th November. Placepot Pool - €8,879.00 Dividend - €81.00 Winning Units - 82.18. Days Aggregate - €74,901.00 (8 races). Last Year €117,713.00 (7 races).
Valley off the mark for Flynn in opener
He jumped well. I was slightly worried about the ground as the only win he had was on good ground for Noel Meade,. I've had him five or six weeks and told the boys that if he was fit enough he'd run well. I might go for a race in England next. He's not too bad I'd say as that wasn't a bad race. He was only rated 109 over hurdles but could be a fair bit better over fences. He had a wind operation since his last run and that could have something to do with the improvement.
Quad completes double for Casey and Mullins
Job too strong for hotpot Skorcher
He looks a fair horse - he was very green,. He had his head in the air and was off the bridle four out but Stephen (Gray) gave him a squeeze and he came back on it. He's big and backward. Stephen said he was confident he would win all the way down the straight. He won't run for a while now. He could maybe turn out again at Christmas.
Premier too classy for rivals
The piece of work she got in Down Royal the last day benefitted her,. She's a grand mare. She had a bit of an allergy when she was second at Limerick and we sorted that out. We also put a tongue-tie on in case there was any other problems. She's a good mare with a high cruising speed. There is a three-mile at the next meeting here and we'll probably come back for that.
Lucky proves best
Pleasure turns over Secret
Cullen partners his first winner as trainer
He's a nice horse and I'd say he's improved a bit from Wexford,. He's still a big raw shelly type of a horse but with a bit of time and proper management he'll do well. I schooled him during the week and he jumps well so I'll have a chat with the owners now and see what to do. His pedigree stands up. He's from a good family that included Glebe Lad. I'd like to thank Tim Conroy for keeping the horses with me. He has been a good owner for Michael and hopefully I can keep the success going.
