Havanna Belle claims opener at Bellewstown

she's a grand filly and her mother (Irina) was my first Listed performer although she didn't win one.

Shemshal scores for Martin and Lordan

it took him a while to win one but he's not a bad horse and just needs things to go right for him.

McTaggart benefits from patient Heffernan

I thought the other horse (runner-up Corker Hill) had slipped us but Seamie gave him a peach of a ride and the last half furlong up the hill helped us.

Stack enjoys welcome tonic

it's a good tonic for Gerry who is in hospital at the moment. She (Hilary) is as tough as they come and will probably run over hurdles next. Fair dues to Dylan Robinson, who unfortunately was not available today, as he has been the making of her and himself and Killian Hennessy ride out her out and do most of her riding work.

Apprentice wins Nursery on No Fear

the (low) weight counted and we just got away with it and the run in a Nursery crowned him last week as it gave him an education. A bit of an ease helps and conditions suited and he was brought into the race lovely, stays well and ideally is a six furlong horse. He'll go for the Tattersalls Sales Race next and is owned by John Davies who had Hurryupharriet with me last year - I'm delighted for him as he's a great supporter.

Cool Downey in control with Calm double

'Very genuine' Ebadani shakes off seconditis

he's a very very genuine horse and with all the seconds, some people questioned him but in fairness he has never missed a beat and just met a few decent horses and has proven that tonight. He got a love ride from the front and he got a nice uncontested lead.