More joy for Condon - this time at Laytown

Danny was very strong on him and he needed that. He won off 62 (in a nursery at Leopardstown in October 2009 when with Willie McCreery) and he was running off 67 today and he'd been showing glimpses of coming back to form. We only had our first runners here last year and fourth was as close as we came. I'm delighted to get the win as it is a unique and historic days racing. The horse took to the place well.

O'Flynn/Lordan limber up for Donny with Laytown win

McCreery/Dowling win again

She was due her day. She was well-in here (top-rated off 65). I've had this race in mind for her for four weeks. She ran over hurdles last time to sweeten her up and she had a lovely run to finish fifth at Down Royal. She did it easy today and she loves hard/fast ground and we might look at a few races in Dundalk for her. A six or seven furlong straight like that suits her as she had pelvis trouble as a two-year-old.

What a good week for the Cats as Condon makes it 2

He ran in March of last year and got hurt. He came back in the spring and like any athlete that gets an injury or two it takes its toll. When he came back he was rated 75 or 6 and he was running his races without being competitive. The handicapper then gave him a chance and he came into a bit of form. He ran very well at Wexford to be 2nd and then he won at Clonmel last time. Perseverance has paid off as he hadn't won in 2 years and now he's won twice in a week. When they are fit and well there is no harm in running them. He stays well and I told Mikey to jump out and make it a good even gallop.

O'Connell & Kateeva find Laytown to their liking

I was surprised when there was nothing around me at the two furlong pole. I gave her a squeeze and she kept galloping. That was my first ride here. The lack of stalls here was the key to her as she hates them. We brought her up to Willie McCreery and he found out that the only way around that was to lead her in riderless. All credit there goes to Eddie O'Connell as he was very strong on her.

Lyons one two completes Laytown action

It's just a pity one of mine had to be second but it's the only race that they were qualified for. Andrew (Duff) has done a lot of work on Tarrsille at home, schooling him to keep him sweet, and he had the choice of the pair here. Laytown brought a bit of a spark to both horses who have plenty of ability. It's just hard to get that ability out of them. That was a long time coming for the winner. He cost a lot of money in his time. Anyway little fish are sweet and he could have a campaign at Dundalk now. I'm a bit disappointed for Andrew (2nd on Tarrsille). He needs just one winner to lose his claim and he is a big part of the team at home.