Crowns Major looks good on jumps debut

I was a bit worried about the ground but that is a great start. It wasn't his Derby today and I told Brian (Hayes) to teach him as much as he could. He jumps well and had schooled well at home and came through nicely. He was a bit green in front going to the last but hopefully there is plenty more in the tank,. He was rated 96 on the flat, jumps well and will get an entry for the Royal Bond. Being as slick as he is (over hurdles) is a huge asset to have with that pace and he is exciting.

Jumping joy for Jeremys Jewel

we think she is a good filly and the only worry today was the ground. She always moved like a nice ground filly but we had to take our chance and it was a fact-finding mission as regards ground. Bryan said he'd rather ride her in a good race over two miles (than today's 2m4f) and while he said she was too keen, she was just too good for them. She is a good filly and jumps very fast. Please God and with all things being well, she is one for the mares' novice hurdle in Cheltenham. I know we are shooting for the stars a little bit, but that is her longterm plan.

Tynan having a great Time at Cork with Chicago

That is unbelievable, and great for our yard and the Hassetts (owners). It is good for racing to see a small lad winning these races,. Sean gave him a beautiful ride and got him into the race nice and handy. He seemed to be going well all the way and picked it up and went away with it. We were hoping for a good run as he was running consistently all the time. We weren't sure if we'd handle the heavy ground and we ran him over two miles, 2m4f and now three miles and it is hard to keep doing it all the time but he still does it. We'll give him a break now and we'll go for the Connollys Red Mills Series Final at Punchestown in April. That will be his aim and he has earned a well deserved break after this.

'Exciting times ahead' for Cape Gentleman

he (Cape Gentleman) jumped great again and handled the ground. It was good to get that second run into him now, for that bit more experience, and he’s probably entitled to go on to Fairyhouse now for the Drinmore. Hopefully if he puts in another performance of jumping like that, he’ll take beating wherever he goes. I told Brian he didn’t have to make it, just to keep rolling on him. Brian says he’s like a big cat to jump, he’s so nimble and athletic. And he’s versatile ground-wise. It was proper good ground in Punchestown and there are a lot of strings to his bow. It’s exciting times ahead.

Elliott has Braeside humming off a break to sluice home in Cork National

98/1 cross card double for Meade with Perry Owens

I think the key to him is soft ground and he is quite hardy. We bounced out, made the running and he travelled and jumped super,.

Emmet Mullins puts first treble on the board