Tranquil Sea justifies favouritism but not without a scare

For a short priced favourite maybe you'd expect him to do it better than that but he was careful over his hurdles. He has been careful in his early races but has warmed to things and obviously his last few runs were better. Sean said he had plenty horse under him going to the line though and it is nice for the owners Anne and Jim Coffey and Susan, who are brilliant supporters of ours. We have had a frustrating year for them but it is nice to get one on the board. We bought him off Richard O'Brien (trainer), who has been lucky for us and we've had a good association with him. He wasn't expensive and was originally bought for a four-year-old bumper but I didn't have the patience to hold on and wait. Thankfully today has worked out and he could end up running in a decent handicap at some stage.

Sir Gerhard back on the winning trail under O'Keeffe

Well-backed Lep Around scores for Harding & Shinnock

Summer Tide upsets better fancied rivals in Cork Beginners Chase

It was a bit of a surprise as I didn't think he was up to that as there were a few fair horses in it but I'm delighted for the young fella after getting a fall in the previous race. He had a good run behind Desertmore House in a beginners' chase last year at Kilbeggan and the (heavy) ground made up for today's lesser distance. We were struggling to win a race so I'm delighted to win. A win is a win and his mark over hurdles might now be more favourable after that. there was a chance Maidenstreetprince would have finished second (to Sir Gerhard) and he is ok after his fall.

Lucky Zebo a Listed winner for De Bromhead and O'Connor

Nowwhatdoyouthink impresses in Cork finale for Hackett