Killourney Reigns supreme in Down Royal opener

Shadow gets it right on third start

Coen at double on Eleven A

He had a good debut at Leopardstown and he ran a bit too gassy throughout the race. He still quickened and he did well to finish where he did (fourth). He obviously has improved since the run. We always thought he was a nice horse - obviously, he had to prove it on the track. We'll see, he has to step forward massively again (Group 2 at Leopardstown next weekend), but we will see how he is through the week and hopefully we can run him. We will check the ground, he wants nice ground. He wouldn't want it soft. We will keep and eye on declarations and that will really test his abilities as a two-year-old. We still think he is going to improve massively from two to three. he is not a finished article.

Sovereign strikes as gamble goes astray

Lupini enjoys brace of winners through Alba Chiara

The pedigree suggested the step up in trip. We took our time with her. The last time in Ballinrobe we just have to draw a line through that race - nothing worked out for her and she didn't handle the track. She obviously likes a good galloping track, so we thought we would take the chance and try to step her up now. She is going to be a staying mare and she is going to improve again from three to four. The pedigree suggests she stays. She was a big filly all along and we had to take our time with her. We think she is going to be a nice filly. The idea is, if we don't sell her, to keep her in training. Hopefully, that will open up a window for the jumping. We were considering to go to Newmarket Sales or the mares' sales in November with her. We will see how that goes, if there is any interest.

Another pillar to post win for Areana & O'Gorman

Maxwell Smart gets deserved win to his name