Kiki Badger makes winning hurdles debut for McCann

we were afraid of Charles Byrnes' horse (Viceregent) and Willie's (Mullins, Moon Rise Beauty) experience-wise but he was cosy enough the whole way. Mags Mullins had done a very good job schooling him before we bought him. We always thought he was a good horse, he showed at Tipperary and again today. Oliver Brady, Lord have mercy on him, told me 'a good horse goes on any ground' and he is versatile. We'll get him home now and make plans later on. a big thanks to Paddy (McBride) and Thomas (Cochrane) for supporting me and when I went about buying the horse, there was no problem. I'm flying out to the Newmarket sales in the morning so hopefully can get more orders. Jonathan(Moore) was off for long enough so hopefully can kick on now. We have a couple of nice horses coming out in the next week or so.

Polo Lounge easily justifies favouritism at Limerick

it is always difficult to win first time over hurdles and he had to bounce out and make his own running. He had a little look at some of his hurdles but in fairness he was professional. He handled the ground well.

Slattery bags biggest jumps win at Limerick

I've had a couple of Group winners on the flat but that's my first Listed winner over jumps. He has been in training all year, has improved and improved. We ran him in a flat maiden at Roscommon when he was off the bridle all the way but I think the race is after improving him. Even though his dam is a half-sister to Death Duty, I was worried about his stamina because he had been free in the past. I left riding instructions up to Danny and he said there was a good enough pace and he settled well. He was off for two years but is back now. I was planning to go for a big handicap at Leopardstown but that's probably gone now. the owners (Eithne Thompson) have that breed since Shannon Spray and all the breed come from her. It is great for them as they are locals from Athlacca.

Ivy upsets odds in Listed Cailin Alainn

I'm over the moon. It was her first run of the season, we knew it was a hot race and I told Sean (O'Keeffe) to ride for a place. He said it went easy all the way and he had loads of mare coming down the home straight. She always threatened to be a really nice mare and but mentally, has always been fractious. Since her break she has become more relaxed and chilled out and stronger as well. She had a super run at the Punchestown festival and her form was there in the background. It was hard to over confident but it is great to blacktype but I'm delighted for dad and mam, who are at home.

Fahey is top dog in Munster National

we brought him in earlier to aim him at these good handicaps, as last year we were protecting his mark for the Welsh National but were unlucky. He made the mistake, the reins went over his head and was pulled up. He then went to Punchestown and got a bit of an injury. Keith (Donoghue) got on very well with him, he jumped and travelled for him and the whole way through the race, I was just hoping I had him fit enough to stay at it. The one thing about him is he does battle well and he was fit enough and stayed going. It is great to get a big pot. He will tip away and will aim for the Troytown and other staying chases and if he ended up being an Aintree horse I'd be delighted. I'm delighted for the Kellys who are a big family and are great supporters of racing - they'll enjoy it. The yard are in great form and everyone says how good their staff is but I think I have the best staff in racing.

Gevrey back to winning ways at Limerick

Happy Dreams for McDonagh at Limerick

Happy Dreams was a bit unlucky the last day when he fell at the last. He probably wasn't going to win but was going ok and I think he learned from the fall. He is a bit hyper, we had the hood on today and it settled him. He won't be a star but will be ok and he'll be good enough for us! He'll come back here again at Christmas.

Shoot The Blues impresses with debut success

that was a pleasant surprise. He was fit enough to finish in the first three but has never been away anywhere and we haven't done a bit of work yet. He has done a couple of half-speeds but is a quality horse and is by a very good sire in Blue Bresil. He was ready for a run today and I said to John (Gleeson) to drop him out and let him pass horses. The way he hit the line you'd say he will end up being a staying horse. We bought him out of the Landrover sale as a three year old, he is five now and we gave him two years as he is a big horse and we gave him time to grow into himself. I'm not a huge fan of winners' bumpers are they are hard on horses but I'm not sure what to do with this lad as I think he'll improve. I'm don't know what quality the race was but it was a good performance and the first two pulled well clear.