Crusade conquers all

Lightening Pearl pleases Lyons

Bible Belt thumps the bookmakers

Fran said things were happening a bit quick for her early on and she was off it (bridle). Once Fran got into position he got stopped a couple of times. Once she got out he gave her two slaps and the race was over. She quickened up and did everything right. She probably wants a mile and a quarter. She's in a whole lot of races and we'll see where we go next. That's only her third run of the year so we could have a nice autumn campaign with her. She'll go with a bit of cut in the ground. The Blandford Stakes looks like the next step.

English raider takes the spoils

Maybe a star is born

It's great. We are delighted. Joseph rode her the last two times and knew what he wanted to do. Everything went lovely. She's very uncomplicated. She goes her own pace and picks up when she wants. She has gears and everything went smoothly. We have the option of the French race next (Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp). Misty For Me went there last year and we'll look at that. All the options are there; also the fillies mile at Ascot. She's progressive and loves her racing. She doesn't do much at home, she only canters because she is racing often. A filly of her class you would have to think about the 1,000 Guineas, but we'll finish her two-year-old season first. It looked today like a mile would be no problem.

Castle Bar Sling's his rivals

Leaves You Baby does it well

She deserves that after her run at Leopardstown where she was unlucky and came home really well. I'm delighted for Mark. He's the next apprentice coming along. He's getting a few opportunities as Conor Hoban is injured and he did well. We'll keep her handicapping. She's very honest and she has been improving as the year goes along. It's great to have the apprentices. We have an interest in bringing them along. They are a big addition to the yard and it's good to claim off the horses as well. Hopefully Conor will be back on September 9. One lad's bad luck is another lad's good luck.