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Guard lands gamble in Curragh opener
I was very happy with this horse at home. He shows a lot of class, a lot of ability. I just waited for him for strengthen because he is still a little bit weak,. Whatever he does today he will improve a lot. The coat has still not come on him. I'm very happy for the stallion as well, with four wins in the last few weeks, so everything is coming the right way. This horse, I think, will have improve a lot.Ã
Velozee takes First Flier in style
Billy thinks six furlongs will be no issue to her, so we might look at maybe the Albany. She could go back to Naas in a couple of weeks and, run again,. She is a strong filly. She has had one bit of work since she won in Cork. She's uncomplicated and, I think she's good.
Causeway claims Tetrarch for Ballydoyle
He got home very well. I'd imagine he'll have no trouble stepping up in trip when the time comes. We just didn't want to start him up (in trip) in bad ground. We just wanted to get a run into him for this. You'd have to be very happy. You’d love the way he finished off and, probably time wise, I think it'll be a good enough run race.Ãâ . Possibly. It'll depend what will happen with the other colts. He's ready. He's done his prep for it now. He'd be very comfortable coming back here.Ãâ
Spinning strikes for Donnacha O'Brien
I think good ground is important to her. It’s nice to get another win into her.Ã . She is Australia, she should probably need a lot further than this. I thought, if she gets in, handicap wise, the Sandringham would be perfect for her at Ascot.
Kensington collects Group 3 honours for the O'Briens
Hauk swoops to land Mooresbridge
Harnett doubles up as Summer Island resumes progress
He was in good form coming here and, he came out of his Bellewstown race very well. The ground was probably a little bit soft for him the last day, good ground here today suited him better. Paddy gave him a nice even ride, very straightforward. He picked up nicely and,galloped to the line. Hopefully, he'll be consistent in his grade, or even if he goes up a little bit, he'll still be consistent throughout the season for the owners.
Genesis not for passing in Curragh finale
He's a very fast horse. He had loads of problems but we have them ironed out I think,. We'd be hoping that he goes on and, improves now. The secret to him is good ground. He actually wants it a little bit faster than it was out there. I only inherited him last year and, he had his problems as I said. It's great to get him back as he has plenty of ability and, hopefully along the way we'll get it out of him.