Going - Good. Overcast
Jackpot Pool - €1,065.61 Dividend - €599.20 Winning Units - 1.25. Placepot Pool - €20,198.56 Dividend - €345.60 Winning Units - 40.95. Days Aggregate - €150,448.59 (8 races). Last Year €118,795.20 (7 races).
O'Connor rides out 10lb claim on Solomon
He was top-rated but at the same time hadn't been doing it in handicaps. Those races are lovely for the likes of him and while I'm not sure if there'll be claims in for him or not, we'll replace him with another if he is claimed. I got Tony and Mike (O'Brien) to buy him so I'm happy he has won a race for them. I'm delighted for Dylan who has lost his 10lb claim now, which will help him do lighter weights.
Champion ride sees Enziya come from last to first
He isn't quick so the plan was to ride him handier today, but you have to take your medicine as he can be slow into stride. Colin said there was no point in forcing him early-on, he gave him a chance and rode him to come home. He timed it to perfection and gave him a brilliant ride. He has a very good pedigree and while not many Night Of Thunders get that distance, that is his trip and he is going the right way. He'll be alright and could even jump a hurdle down the line. He is lazy but genuine.
Valorous Powers home from the front for maiden win
Keane flies home for near 35/1 double
Browne McMonagle scores on the double with Martinelli
That's Dylan's first winner for us but he had ridden this horse to finish third in the past so knew him well. The plan today, with the better ground and a nice gallop, was to drop in, settle him and come with one run. He came home well. He ran over six (furlongs) the last day and while he shows pace at home, hasn't enough pace to see out a full six. This track and that ground suited.
Zaraahmando breaks his duck for the Slatterys
The horses have been running well all evening but just hadn't been getting there, so this is great. That distance and a fast pace suits this horse. All his owners are above in a pub in Moira (Co Down) and couldn't get down, but they're having a great day!
In The Minus is now a plus for Davis
He didn't go around Bellewstown two runs ago but had a lovely run the last day. That latest run was against the older horses so it was a good run and to come back here tonight, I'd say the track and ground suited and he was able to do it well. I'd be hoping he'll be progressive and those 0-60s are a blessing to us here in Ireland.
Jessica Maye has a ball on 25/1 Party Dress
That is deadly as Jessica works very hard and is a great work-rider at home, so I'm delighted for her. She went lovely fractions in front, the mare seemed to love it and having the first-time tongue-tie seemed to help her. She is a grand mare, and I'd love to win a chase with her.
