Gimli lands Punchestown opener

Beacon springs surprise to open account

This is my racecourse - I love this one,. This is the first day we've had him right and he runs well fresh. He's really a chaser and I count this as a bonus. We wanted a fast pace and they probably went a bit fast but Alain Cawley did exactly as he was told and got a breather into him. He probably wants a bit further. He might have one more try over hurdles, there is a race in Wexford for him where I am chairman of the race supporters committee. He's a half brother to Blazing Sky, who was one of the best I've ever had.

Scholars makes winning return

He'll probably go chasing now,. He goes on that ground but I don't know if he'll go on soft. Being by Shernazar I'd be a bit worried. Hopefully he stays right.

Monty brings up double for Mullins and Walsh

It was nerve wracking as I hate coming back so soon with a horse but having 13lb in hand we hade to,. He's probably one of the sharpest jumpers of a hurdle I've had. I had thought about going back over fences but might reconsider that.

Perfect birthday for Mangan

I call him 'Monty' as in Montys Pass. He's only been a professional for five days and to get a winner is great. I'm delighted for him,. This horse won first time out last year when he was unfancied. He had a bad fall on his second start and never seemed to recover his confidence. Monty rode him schooling last week and I thought he went well for him. We're very pleased.

Copsiano impressive in beginners

I thought he might need the run as he needed oxygen last time but obviously he's come on,. His jumping won it for him today. He could be alright.

Araucaria makes impression in last

She's from a very very old family bred by the Parkhill family,. She was bought for the owner Mr Pollmeier to replace Black Queen. Hopefully she'll be a nice mare.