Opening winner for Keane soured by one-day suspension

she had to be (involved) in the race form-wise and also being drawn one. It wasn't ideal after going to Newbury last Saturday and we were in two minds whether it took anything out of her. The ground was a bit loose on top at Newbury and Andrea (Atzeni, jockey) said that she just didn't like it. She likes good, honest to god, quick ground. She was drawn one today and had everything in her favour today and she's done it well. She did it like the way we thought she would. We've had a bit of a frustrating year with her, with little niggly problems, so we've had a late season and it'll stand to her next year. She'll be back in training next year and on her Listed win last year, hopefully if we have a clear run of it, she'll be exciting next year on fast ground.

Keane doubles up and moves to 90 winner mark for season

it was a very nice performance; she had a very good first run and Niall (McCullagh, jockey) was delighted with the way she ran and said she got a bit tired the last time. It was an ideal race for her today and being by Kitten's Joy we always thought she'd like faster ground. Colin was just saying that she's a very nice filly and maybe next year. We are no rush now as her maiden is out of the way and the ground is going to get soft from now on. I'll speak to the owners (Qatar Racing) but we might put her away and dream about having a nice filly next year. She's doing everything right and has improved a lot in the last couple of months. Hopefully she can make up into a stakes filly. I was hoping she'd do something like that today and she did.

Stela Star strikes for Tom Mullins

Jockey Sheridan completes Dundalk double

all the credit goes to James and Stephen (McAuley, owners) as they were adamant once the declarations were out for Laytown that they were taking him. He went and won well and there were a lot of claims (nine) in for him so we were lucky they were the ones that came out of the hat. He was a great purchase and he looked to love the beach so I'd say this place is ideal for him. He'll compete away here for the winter and hopefully he can win again. The horses are running super and I have to say a big thanks to my staff. I have a brilliant staff and they are a joy to work with. When they are running well it makes it easier for everybody.

Blenheim battles well to land Diamond Stakes

He's a little bit idle, that's why he had the blinkers on, but once the horse came to me and I got stuck into him he found plenty for me. The surface didn't seem to be a problem for him anyway. He deserved to be bang there and it's nice to get a big win into him.

Spruce springs 25/1 shock

He was in good old form and he had won the Red God around here before,. He was a crazy price tonight at 25/1 and they all had a few bob on him so they are delighted. He's had a few little issues but he's getting a bit older. I'm delighted he won and we'll see what the handicapper does now.

Pak Army upsets 'jolly' to provide Barry with welcome winner

we thought he'd come on a little bit from it as he hadn't run in a long time. Rory was good and strong on him and he's after dropping down a good bit in the weights. He was third here as a two-year-old and he's only a four-year-old now and he'll mix it (between flat and hurdles). There is a handicap hurdle at Gowran next Friday for him. I'm delighted for the boys as they bought into him a couple of months ago.

Former Champ McDonogh enjoying fine week

he was standing a little bit funny in the gates and I was afraid he might miss the break because I wanted to let him bowl and use his stride. He's a lovely big galloping horse who handles fast ground well and he'll make a lovely summer jumper. He has loads of scope and size. He was spot on today, Charles had him good, because when I gave him a squeeze off the turn he quickened a little bit. That's the key to him, fast ground and a good gallop. He loved that out in front bowling along. He could do now more than win there anyway.