Slick Saldier shows his liking for fences

It's the first time Paul has come in after a beginners chase saying that he wanted more jumps!. I've watched him schooling at home and he just loves it, it lights his fire. When he went out in front he was idling and the minute a horse came up behind him, or he saw a fence, he just took off. It's late in the season but we had to do something with him and we decided to give him a shot at going over fences. He's well able to handle the minimum trip, and he loves jumping, so I'd imagine that's the direction we'll go. When we bought him we didn't think of him as a novice chaser, he was a Flat/hurdle horse. He's just had training problems all along and the way the season has panned out we gave him a few pops over fences, a few weeks ago, and he just took to it like a duck to water. It was a bit of a surprise to us but we're delighted. I'd imagine he'll stay at home and we'll try to keep him sound. If we can keep him in that kind of form there are races to be picked up at home rather than travelling. I'm not sure he likes travelling either in his later years. He has been disappointing when we've brought him abroad.

Bonus gets Brendan Walsh off the mark

Coolmeen Park springs 50/1 surprise

Riann battles on gamely under Gainford

Yeah Man another for in-form Cromwell

Cashin & Dwan strike with Thecornerhouse

She's a good honest filly. We bred her and John (Whelan) bought her off us. She's out of a good hardy mare (dual winner Vic Chic) and she seems to be going down that route as well. She stays forever and she's honest. She'll go home and eat every nut, she's good like that, and she'll be as fresh as she was yesterday. Evan gave her a super ride, he's as cool as a cucumber. She jumped super and it's onwards and upwards now.

Rockett completes first & last race double for Mullins