Passage makes winning jumps debut

He did what expected although I was a little bit concerned on the home turn,. He's a very good horse and potentially a very good over hurdles. He'll have one more run over hurdles and if we're happy enough with that he'll go to Cheltenham for one of the novices. Whether it's the two-mile or two-mile five we will decide nearer to the time. Trip doesn't worry him. He won a bumper over 2m3f and also won over 1m6f on the Flat. He does stay very well. He's a very laid back individual and always has gears - which is the sign of a really good horse. He's a total natural and a stronger horse this year. He has always jumped super and is a very athletic individual. I'm fully aware of the excellence of Dunguib. Lets see where we go. He's very good, so hopefully he stays sound and we have alot of fun with him.

Cathaoir pounces under Casey

Gate battles back for Walsh

I didn't give much for his chances after jumping the last,. He disappointed in the Paddy Power and I said that I'd bring him back in trip which seems to have worked. We'll probably campaign him at less than three miles. He's a half-brother to The Listener and I thought he was an out-and-out stayer.

Solwhit claims Irish Champion Hurdle

All he wants is a properly run race and he got that today,. That's all we wanted all season. The Fighting Fifth they absolutely walked and sprinted for three furlongs. He's absolutely brilliant to jump - the fastest jumper I've ever had. You could see in the parade ring that he's so calm and takes everything really easy. Keith, who rides him out, said that he was happier with him today than at any stage of the season. Hopefully we'll get him in the same form for Cheltenham. My only concern for Cheltenham would be good ground. He does handle good ground but might need a bit further on it, though he'll take his chance. He's a horse that doesn't take much work at home and it's all systems go now.

River too strong for Esprit

He improved a lot in his jumping from Punchestown,. He ws unlucky as he was due to run a few times when the racing was cancelled. I'm absolutely thrilled with his jumping today and it's great to have another winner. Barry said he thought he improved a lot since the last day.

Colbert scores for McCoy

That was nice and he's obviously improved from his run the last day - hopefully he might improve again,. AP says he'll jump a fence in time and he might win another one somewhere. He jumped well all the way and done it well.

Acey impresses in bumper

He was badly hampered the last day and also badly needed the run,. He's been working super since then. The ground was a little concern but he handled it well. We'll wait and see where we go with him. He has schooled over hurdles and fences.