McGuinness off the mark for Mullins in the McManus silks

2 from 2 for team Mullins at Kilbeggan

Power Roche earns plaudits on Give Him A Chance

I’m delighted. He got a dirty fall (on his previous run) in Limerick and Tiernan gave him some ride today. They went some gallop and he was flat out, but he was patient. He had three behind going out on the final circuit and gave him a brilliant ride.

Buckley's good servant Malbas back to winning ways

The last time we ran him in Down Royal the ground was probably quick enough, and Kieren said he was never happy on it and not jumping as well as he can,. We were delighted to see the rain over the last few days. He was in front a bit sooner than I liked but the race kind of fell apart in front of him and he had to go on. He’ll probably go over a fence at some stage. We’ve schooled him over fences and he’s very good.

Aspurofthemoment completes a hat-trick for Cromwell

He’s been a great buy. He jumped well on the whole and I’d say two and a half is probably the minimum for him on better ground. It was a gutsy enough performance, and he had to knuckle down to win. He finds a way of winning which is always a good sign in a horse. We’ll probably have a look for a rated novice and take it from there.

Further Kilbeggan joy for owner Dempsey

Michael (Dempsey, owner) is just after saying to me that Kilbeggan has been a very lucky track for him and he’s had two Midlands National wins here. She ran well in Punchestown and will keep tipping away for the summer. I’d say we’ll stick to fences for the time being and she could step up a bit in trip as well.

Nadia's Boy brings up Mullins treble at Kilbeggan