1/3 Rightsotom outclasses rivals

he won like a 1/3 shot and it was grand to get the job done. It was still only the fourth race of his career and he is an exceptional hurdler being so good over them. He is a half-brother to a Grade 2 horse in Italy and while he was always a nice horse, had trouble with little niggly things during the winter and that's why he only had a few runs. He has put it all together there. The last thing we wanted to do was to make the running but when you are 1/3 it's better not to be messing and pulling and dragging in behind, so we said we'd go on. He could now go the Flat route and there are also nice handicap hurdles for him during the summer.

Pink In The Park wins readily

she likes that nicer ground and was entitled to do that. She had experience and it was handy to go out and just keep it simple on her. She wasn't in love with the ground throughout the winter but likes the better ground. She was having a little look in front but I was in control of the race everywhere and was able to dictate away. It was probably surprising it took her so long to win her maiden but her result in Fairyhouse (finishing third at Grade 1 level) was good for breeding later on.

Treble for Troubled Times

she seems to be improving away and had a grand mark. Hopefully she will stay improving and that's as soft as she wants it — I know she has won on soft ground but is better on better ground. She jumps super and Philip gave her a lovely ride. She is a homebred by the Clearys and took a bit of time so they are delighted now. Tom Busteed pre-trained her, sent her to me and she came highly recommended so it is great when they work out. I'd say we'll aim towards Galway.

Big-priced Ceroc gives Enright a double

he has been disappointing but seemed to get his mojo back. Funny enough he ran two good races for Philip (Enright) before and then was disappointing and then he has ridden him again today. We thought he was a nice horse but he lost his way a bit. I think the track is important to him as he ran well in Navan and Naas and he needs more of a galloping track. If I had ducks at the moment I'd have to teach them how to swim because they might just drown! Things are improving though.

Bullion and Blackmore collect at Cork

Holiday In Kerry wins in Cork

I'm delighted for Vincent (Casey, present owner) and the eight-member syndicate as they have been wonderful owners. He has been placed numerous times and that's his second win. I'd like to think there's a handicap chase in him off a similar mark, he wants extreme staying distances and today's ground is as good as he wants it. We might run once more but he'll have a break and come back for Listowel in September.

Martin & O'Connor team up to land Cork bumper

that's why you employ the likes of those top men (O'Connor) and there was no point in asking me how to ride her so I left the instructions to him. She is well able to leap and has already run over hurdles but has the option of the Flat route as well. I'd imagine she could be dual-purpose and will go 1m4f on the Flat. She is a lovely mare for Ray (Grehan, owner) so fingers crossed.