Going - Hurdle/Bumper: Good To Yielding Chase: Good. Overcast
Jackpot Pool - €6,141.79 Dividend - €4,299.20 Winning Units - 1. Placepot Pool - €44,848.65 Dividend - €56.30 Winning Units - 557.07. Pick Six Pool - €4,228.80 Not Won. Carried forward to Sligo on Wednesday 5th August. Days Aggregate - €127,490.00 Last Year €311,387.00
Rashaan proves a shrewd purchase for Kidd
He's been working well and is class. His half-brother (Rayeni) was second in a 2,000 Guineas to Mastercraftsman. I think he was the best-bred horse in the race. I bought him out of Mick Halford's at the February sale and he looks value now.
Beau benefits from Sublime Mullins ride
He was entitled to do it on the book. He was a bit free and keen last time and we probably rode him too positively. He was always doing a bit too much. We dropped in today and David Mullins was very good on him. He took his time and used his little bit of speed to good effect. I'd say he's one of the best young lads around. He reminds me of (Ruby) Walsh in that you tell him what you think and then let him use his own discretion.
Glandore holds on for trainer/rider Hogan
He's as tough as nails. He was there a bit soon but had to be as he lacks a gear. He made hard work of it and idled in front. Good jumps over the last three sealed it. The bit was behind the bridle the whole way but there is always a bit there when you go for him. He'll probably go chasing now. He was going quite well in a chase before when he fell. I'm delighted. All the horses are running really well.
Jumping proves crucial as Tipp comes good
I didn't think it would take so long. We were 14 months trying to win a chase. He was very unlucky the last day I thought. He slipped more than fell. I don't have any plans and I'll see what Frank (Berry) suggests. I was very happy with his jumping today.
Harangue turns out quickly to score
He had a good run in Galway but was probably a bit long in front and wandered up the hill. He lost nothing in defeat,. I met his owners Des and Sean (Conroy) on Sunday evening and they were happy enough to let me do what I thought was best. It's good for them. They are great people. He had been acting the lug for a while but just came into himself. Tony McCoy told me a few years ago when the horses are well run them and it was good advice from the champ himself. He'll get a rest now though and we'll look for something in Listowel. I'd love to have a go at the Kerry National but I don't think he'd get into it. The prize-money has increased so much it's hard to get into the good races now.
Katie collects upped to three miles
Everything happened a little bit too quick the last day and she sulked a bit. We made the running today and the dead ground slowed things down,. She stayed on well there. She has loads of experience and we'll look for something similar.
O'Brien's strike again in bumper
He improved a lot from the first day when he was very very green, unusually green. He didn't even know what the tape was then.
