Results Galway Thu, 1st Aug, 2024

Pink makes winning start over fences

It was a nice performance, she was a little sticky going to the first but she improved as she went through,. She got two good jumps over the last two fences and I was very pleased with how she stayed on. She idled a little in front rounding the final bend and when the rest of them came to her, she picked up again.

Bob brave to land Grade 3

I'm delighted for the horse as he had been running around in hurdle races running against all the top horses without getting his head in front,. After Punchestown I said to Diarmuid (Horgan, owner) that we'll have to go back jumping fences. He is a model of consistency, is a beautiful sound horse and is a joy to train. He is a right character and really wanted it today. My worry was the trip today as he needs three miles but we have come here now and he is two-from-two. Jack said he needed company and if he had company he'd have carried him into the fences but he is very clever. We'll give him a break for the winter, bring him back in the spring and you wouldn't know what lies ahead - maybe the Galway Plate next year.

Leader success a boost for Murphy

I'm delighted with that as it was a hard blow to take when losing a horse (Sionnach Eile) on Monday night,. This horse was unlucky at Leopardstown the last day and I thought the handicapper was a bit harsh but again I was proved wrong. We have him in again on Sunday over seven furlongs so we'll see how he comes out of this race and that's where he'll go next. He'll get his 7lb penalty and that should get him in.

Carroll calls the tune again with Raknah

Donnie makes it three from three for O'Sullivan at Galway

Thanks to Ross and his staff and I've had an unbelievable year and had a horse finish second at 100/1 in Cheltenham. Even walking in today, there was a penny on the ground and I said to the lads 'pick up a penny and you'll have luck all day long'!. We won this race in 2010 and had a great night and we'll have a great night again tonight. The horses are on fire and when we started off training, Tommy came to us with a horse and has been with us since. You won't find a better owner and when your back is against the wall, this is the number one to look after you. We're pinching ourselves and are in shock at how well the horses are running. It doesn't last forever but we'll keep enjoying it while it is rolling. There are loads of lads similar to me that just need the chance. I'm also delighted for Tom Harney to get his chance as it keeps the whole team together and there is a great atmosphere and vibe in the yard at the moment.

Nurburgring motors home in Galway Hurdle

When he ran well in Punchestown, we decided this was a good mid-summer target. He had a little holiday and then had a nice run over a shortish trip on the flat at Leopardstown to blow the cobwebs away. He came here with the four-year-olds allowance and really it was a fantastic ride from JJ. He got a good start, a lovely position and made a lovely move at the top of the hill. It was a very impressive performance. He was a fresh horse today and was dropping from a Grade 1 into a handicap, which is always a help. Today was the target so we won't rush him back but he will be going back into graded races somewhere.

In-foal Land gives Kinirons first Galway winner

We entered her up during the week but got balloted and she was first reserve here so Peter (Byrne, owner) didn't come over from Liverpool. Fair play to John McConnell though as he rang me yesterday to say he was taking out his horse so we got in,. She is in again tomorrow but I only stuck her in as it looked likely to be her third race to get balloted from. Today is probably her last flat run as she is in foal to In Swoop although she'll run again over hurdles in Downpatrick in a couple of weeks and that'll be her finished. That's her sixth win, she has black-type over jumps and is a tough mare. We picked her up for two-and-a-half grand and I'm delighted for Peter, who has had great craic with her. That's my first winner in Galway, I've had placed horses in the past and we always have just under 20 horses in training. I move them on if they aren't good enough for Ireland. This is a highlight as it is hard to win any race in Ireland and for her to win six is a brilliant achievement. Peter will probably keep her progeny so we'll have fun with those in the years ahead.

200/1 shot Crogha biggest priced winner ever at Galway