Rushmount strikes at Thurles again

That was impressive, as he had top weight around here in a tricky enough race,. I had him in the beginners' chase at Leopardstown over Christmas but it was after we got the handicap mark recently that I decided to come here. He also likes the nicer ground here. He had some good runs, had a nice run here the last day and that bit of experience stood to him. . We'll see where he goes next and being suited by spring ground, Cheltenham is a possibility.

Dust continues in fine form for Mullins

He jumped from fence to fence but Donagh said he was at the pin of his collar and said he had to jump that well to hold his position,. The race was on at just the right time as any more rain wouldn't have suited. He is enjoying his racing and the bit of nice ground is the biggest trick with him. It is great to get four wins with him although life will be a lot harder now. He could come back here again next.

Amen proves best in Listed mares contest

She was good and tough and stays. They went a proper gallop, she jumped and travelled and Jack said she was in her comfort zone,. It was very unfortunate the last day when she just jinked back from the tape. There was no badness or it was nothing to do with Sean (Flanagan) but she gave him no chance of staying on. She had been very tricky but is a different mare this year as we got an issue sorted with her last year.

Bello lands hat-trick for Rothwell

Park collects back over timber

We went back for a bumper to Down Royal the last day but he obviously wasn't a bumper horse,. He looked to be running a good second that day, but fizzled out. In fairness while he finished last of four then, it wasn't a bad run as he was beaten no distance. Previously he had come home well over hurdles at Listowel and maybe hurdles in front of him is what he wants. While he isn't in the top drawer, he is a nice horse and will go for a rated novice next. The owners (Lyreen Syndicate) are good loyal owners of mine for years so I'm delighted for them.

Power picks himself up to run out easy winner

Long lunges late as stamina kicks in

Michael is great value for his 7lb, that's his first win for me and it worked out well. He had previously ridden for me a few weeks ago and is a good up-and-coming pilot,. He stayed on very well and we'll look for another conditions novice hurdle next. Hopefully he will keeping doing jobs.

Grove grabs bumper win

She is a quick mare, they sprinted today, and she has loads of gears and stayed going really well. It was a nice performance,. Derek had her for point-to-points, so thanks to him, as he recommended that we got her for the track and I'm delighted for the owners (Silverpark Racing Partnership). We might go straight over hurdles now, she jumps really well and I'd say she will settle better over hurdles as well.