Kilflora grinds out success in opener

That was grand. The better ground was in his favour and he jumps well,. He should develop into an ok chaser but we won't aim too high. He found plenty off the bridle today. He'll stay on the go.

Strand collects for Swan

This horse has broke my heart!. I thought he was a right horse once and hopefully now things might have changed and the tide has turned. The owner has been very patient. He always worked like a nice horse. We'll look for a long distance handicap now. He likes a trip and nice ground.

Launchpad aiming for better things

He's in at Aintree but Fairyhouse might do instead,. He could go for a winners of one beforehand although he doesn't need much more experience. He jumped well today. He might be good enough to win at Fairyhouse.

All sweet for Popcorn

He was probably lucky today. The horse that fell appeared to be travelling quite well,. He needs an extra half mile or even a mile. He's a real chaser for next year. We'll try and win another hurdle and he'll go for a winner's race over 2m4f or further. The ground was probably too dry for him today and he'll wait for rain before he runs again.

Oscar gets home under Cash

He's been a bit unlucky but also a little disappointing,. We thought the world of him as a three and four-year-old. He might go to Limerick and then maybe Punchestown while chasing is his aim in the autumn.

Compo for King after Down Royal controversy

Walsh drive gets Pernickety home

Today's better ground was a help,. His awareness of pace is out of this world. When Tony McCoy praises him (as he did during Cheltenham) what can I say.

Articular lasts it out in bumper

He's a good tough four-year-old and we had plenty done with him,. But he should still show some improvement as he was carrying plenty (of weight). We don't have many four-year-olds but this lad knows plenty. I thought he was going to get gobbled up late on but in the end I thought he won half a length. I was surprised it was so close.