Late owner Gough remembered after Dundalk's claimer

Bishopton strikes gold on first start of 2026

he travelled lovely all the way and held on at the line. Paddy, who also won on him last summer, said the other horse (Venetian) was coming but was always doing enough. He has options over six or seven furlongs now and we hope he could be a lovely 'Saturday horse’ for the bigger meetings, like Guineas weekend. Maybe he will creep up the handicap and we could be looking at those nice races. He's entered here next week so we will have a look at the weight and, if it is too much of a task, he will go back to turf when the ground dries up. He wouldn't handle the soft ground.

Maiden Methgal gets off the mark

Eager veteran hands Murphy a Dundalk double

for whatever reason Desert Friend has become keen in his races. He's not bad at home and we are just trying to keep him settled. We changed his bit for his last run but he was keen again tonight. In fairness to Chris (Hayes), he held on to him although he is now giving more of a blow than the horse. I was wondering why he didn't ‘go’ at the two-furlong pole but he said afterwards that he needed a break!. Chris’ experience counted though, as he knew he would reap rewards at the end of the race. He said he pulled for 1m6f of the (two miles) race, so it was a great ride. Small fields and maybe a turning track (on turf), would suit so hopefully he will win another one.

De Aguiar's stout filly scores impressively

Keane collects on progressive Gaiety Girl

Rising Sky continues McCann's good spell

Rising Sky has plenty of headgear on as when I only saw only nine runners, I said I’d throw the kitchen sink at her. Patrick’s 7lb claim was massive as well and thanks to Luke McAteer (jockey) who recommended him. We have some very good riders here and it is just a pity I haven't more horses to try to give them all rides. It is brilliant for the owners as she always had a hard luck story and a big thanks to the lads in the yard, as that's three winners in ten days.