Fourni beats Marconi in Punchestown opener

I didn't think she was ready, but she loves to jump and she was making ground at every single hurdle. If you look at the form of her bumper I was surprised she was as big as 33/1, and at that price I had to have a few quid on her.

Bless justifies favouritism under Townend

Hanlon records first winner for Holden

He wanted this ground and he didn't get it last year. He will probably run again soon and he is entered a few times next week. He looks like he is a pure chaser. That is my first winner for Paul Holden.

Art gets his revenge on Mallowney

It was a handicappers dream. He was meeting Mallowney at three pounds better for about three lengths. He preferred the better ground. He will come back here in three weeks for a similar type of race.

Steps beaten again as Howwoulduno wins

It was only a wee blip, something was just bothering him that day. James Smyth schooled him this morning and he has done a lot of work with him all week, and he said to Andrew to be positive.

Hughes & Enright double up with Knock

He loves that quick ground. It was a bit quicker than it was at Fairyhouse the last day.

Gamble landed as Diablo scores for Dempsey

He had some good runs in the winter, and he was very impressive there. He has always showed plenty at home. He is by Presenting so the better ground probably helped.