Abushamah takes opener in first time hood

It was probably a furlong or two too short for him and we will look for a mile and two handicap for him now on Derby day.

Another Nice Day for Harty & Roche

He is as hard as nails. He had two dinners last night and he was still shouting at me for more when I fed the others. Food and sleep he is a typical man!

Well-backed Apache another for Keane/Lyons

I give Shane (his brother and assistant) full credit, he was adamant to run him as he said it is not soft out there it is just soft on top, and he walks every track so every credit to him.

Rogers off the mark as Reel springs surprise

She ran well in Leopardstown and was only beaten around five lengths so I thought she had a chance today.

Usa shines under Geraghty

Kite does it again under Burke for Maguire

Every rain drop of rain that falls you would be a bit worried as he handles it as quick as it gets. He gets a free ticket to the Galway Plate but it is unlikely he will run as it will be too well watered, although the race would be ideal for him. Jody McGarvey (won this race on Golden Kite last year) is injured but Johnny is the new kid on the block and he gave him a super ride. It was poetry in motion until the last.

Bride takes dramatic finale