Sicario off the mark over hurdles for McNiff & Enright

He’d a good run here the last day in what was probably a better race than this. Around here suits him well as there is very little jumping to be done.

Byrnes opens hurdle account before turning pro

That’s Philip’s first winner over hurdles and it’s great that the owner gave him the opportunity. He turns conditional on Monday. He’s a fair horse on the Flat and this race suited him. We’ll have a look at the programme and he has options on the Flat and over hurdles.

Darkened gains first hurdles win for trainer/rider Hogan

I was about to go for him turning in put decided to take my chances and not go for my stick until I had to.

Berliet Express defies odds of 50/1 in style

The last day in Downpatrick was his first run in a handicap over 2m3f and he travelled brilliant to the second last and didn’t see it out. He has loads of pace and probably a mile on the Flat would be far enough. A sharp two miles around here suited him and James gave him a good ride.

Fame And Joy hacks up for Harrington & O'Keeffe

Spades Are Trumps another for in-form Cromwell

It’s nearly four years since his only previous win in a maiden hurdle. He’s been a bit frustrating and disappointing. Mark said they went strong enough which suited him and he did that well. We thought with a bit of ease in the ground he might win a summer beginners’ chase. It’s great to get that win and we’ll see where we go with him over hurdles or fences.

Veteran Soldier battles well for fifth career win

Odds-on Flemencello makes all in the bumper

She’s a nice mare,. She’s leased off (breeder) Cathal Ennis and it was one of his father’s first broodmares so has sentimental value.