Consecutive Limerick wins for McConnell

John (McConnell) was very sweet on him and he told me had good enough form last year. He said he jumps very well but wasn't sure how well he'd handle this heavy ground. He handled it very well, jumped very well and was good and tough. I spoke to Ben Harvey last night and he said not to fight him and leave him at it. He said when you start to fight him he gets too racey and the hood helped him today also. I was worried when Denis (O'Regan on Limerick Lace) came to me at the second-last but in fairness to my lad he jumped that fence well, stuck his head out and galloped the whole way to the line. They'll have plenty of fun with him for the rest of the season.

Christie entitled to be Optimistic after festive double

We really liked him. He was very weak when we got him but we knew that and Rob James (previous rider) said to me that he could be a nice horse but has taken a lot of time to find himself. Just in the last four or five weeks he has started to get strong. He has won two point-to-points for me, now he has won his hunters chase and he is an out-and-out stayer with a bit of class. We gave him a bit of work last Monday with Vaucelet and there wasn't too much difference between the two but we were concerned as we hadn't ran him on this ground before. I think he will be a top horse and he is also a special horse to me too as the first day he won for me, was the day my father died. He would always be different from the rest for me. We will have to have a think about plans now and it is nice after winning with Vaucelet yesterday to sit back and give the whole thing consideration. This horses is only a six year old so we have to try and make him last if we can so I don't want to make any wrong moves with him (regarding running at Cheltenham this year) But I do regard him as top class.

Gigginstown complete four-timer in Limerick's feature

Shecouldbeanything remains unbeaten

Optional Mix scoots in for Doyle & Cody

She is keeping the yard going for the winter and is a great mare. She was back over hurdles today and is probably a stronger, better mare this year. She had a lower mark over hurdles so we had to use it and Emily gave her a great ride and was claiming the 7lb. Jerry (Hughes) owns her and would like to breed from her so we might look for a bit of blacktype - she is worth a chance at it as she is one of the most consistent mares in training. Emily's uncle Ray (Cody, trainer) worked with me for years so this is great. We are all local and it is great to get a winner at the Christmas festival.

Little Mixup a 50/1 winner for Meyler

He was very professional in doing things, handled the ground well and jumped well so it makes my job a lot easier when those things are in your favour. They quickened off the hill and it took him until we straightened up to get going.

Mullins adds a Limerick winner for good measure