Going - Soft (soft to heavy in places on straight course). Overcast
Jackpot Pool - €3,831.88 Dividend - €1,348.80 Winning Units - 2.72. Placepot Pool - €26,635.81 Dividend - €2,244.60 Winning Units - 8.34. Days Aggregate - €186,497.01 Last Year €153,823.86
Donnacha's juvenile wins in Style
We thought she was smart. I was a little bit worried about the ground, she'll be better on better ground, but it was nice to see her do that,. She was a bit green early as well so I think she did very well to quicken up the way she did. I'll speak to the owners and we'll see but I suppose the Albany could definitely be an option. Usually on that track when it pans out like that it's a big disadvantage to be away from the rail and she was a bit green but Gavin gave her a nice ride. He let her have a chance early and then she finished off really well.
His Majesty wins Listed contest on debut
He did it lovely, he's a lovely big sleepy horse,. They went a good gallop, it was a good race. Seamus gave him a chance and he came home very well. Seamus said he had loads of speed but he was relaxed, he said when he clicked he found plenty. He's like a four-year-old, a big mature horse. I'd say he'll have no problem going six but I wouldn't think five is a problem either. I'd say he can do either. We are just trying to get them out, we've a lot of horses to run and we are trying to get runs into them. We are learning on the track about them. You always try to get two runs before Ascot but it's hard enough to do it here because there aren't many races. It's a big advantage if you can. Wherever we can get him out again, we'll try. Wayne was very happy with his horse (Unquestionable), he said he was a bit green in the middle but came home well too.
Paddington a smooth winner of the Tetrarch
He came forward lovely from Naas. He won his maiden very easy last year and everyone has been delighted with him at home,. He won the three-year-old handicap at Naas over seven furlongs and this was his first step up to a mile. We thought that he'd get it and that he could even get further. He'd have the option of going to the French Guineas or the Irish Guineas and then he could end up being a French Derby horse after that. He handles the ground well, he's by Siyouni out of a Montjeu mare so should handle it on both sides. We're delighted with him.
Snowcapped strikes again
I'm absolutely delighted with her. She won at Gowran, where she was very green. This fillies handicap was coming up and looked like a good opportunity for her,. She likes give in the ground and she did it very nicely. They went very quick and I thought she was always going to get there. I think we could even go up to a mile-and-a-quarter with her as I think he stays very well. She's out of a sister to Snow Fairy, by Churchill, so she has the pedigree and she's a gorgeous looking filly.
Honey proves sweet in Athasi
She had some very smart form last season for Henry de Bromhead and ran very well in Group 1 company,. She won very well here last time and it's nice to see her back that up with another good performance today. She's an exciting filly for the future. She handles soft ground well and probably is at her best on soft ground so that's something we'll keep in mind for the rest of the season. We don't have anything immediately in mind but her owners are Australian and they are going to Royal Ascot so there is a fair chance she'll turn up there somewhere but she'll probably be at her best in the spring and autumn when she has a bit of juice in the ground. She was impressive today. Dylan gets a nice tune out of her, she had been awkward and quite tricky in the stalls. It's nice to see her back up a good run with another good run as she didn't always so that. They get confidence from winning, there is no doubt about that, and it's nice to win a group race with her. I was very proud of Agartha's run. She disappointed us a little bit here the first day of the season but it was nice to see her come back to nearly her best form today. I'm sure there is more to come from her.
Visualisation makes all in the Mooresbridge
Declan gave him a great ride. The horse loves soft, tacky, ground,. He was third in this last year on goodish ground. He missed most of last season after a holdup but he's come back in real good shape this season. He's a mud lover. Declan said that he felt he moved a bit early on him the last day and he was going to move a bit later today. He said his kick lasted him until 100 yards from the line last time and that he was going to wait an extra 100 yards today. He got him to the line today. I have to say it was all up to Declan and he gave him fantastic ride. He's been a good horse for a while and that ground is his thing. Wherever he goes the ground will have to have soft in the description.
Shimmerz a shock 40/1 winner under Rutledge
said Rutledge. I said to him 'go and win?' and he said if you win on her we'll have to bring you home so I'm going home with them now I think!. It was a bit of a surprise but in fairness to Gary he was confident in her work at home. As much as it's a surprise he knew that she had ability and they are delighted. She handled the ground really well and I'd say some others didn't today. I'd be trying to place her for soft ground if I was him. I'm grateful for all the opportunities I'm getting. I can't believe how well it's going but at the same time I suppose I am putting the work in and it's nice to get rewarded.
Run Forrest Run checks in on time
Jamie got to know him after a few rides which was a big help. It's taken a while to work out how he has to be ridden,. It's brilliant, the Curragh has always been lucky for me. I've always had a few winners here when I was a jockey. It's good to come back and train one here, I can't believe it really. My wife Stephanie led it up as well, we're only a small stable. We have nine in at the moment and it's our first full year. I'm based near Mallow. We bought this horse last July in Newmarket and it has worked out well.
