Avellino off the mark over timber in style

She loved the jumping and the ground and he said she put the race to bed very quick,. She was entitled to do that and she's a strong traveller on that ground. There's a grand race for her — 0 to 130 fillies only — in about three to four weeks back here that could suit next.

Road strikes on handicap bow

He's only five and he might improve and make a chaser,. He's a full-brother to Any Second Now but he's not as good as him.

Taz turns out again to gain easy win

The track didn't suit him last night. He's seventeen hands and he had to do the donkey work there,. Today it was lovely as he got lobbing away in his comfort zone. He'll probably go back chasing and to get a maiden hurdle win out of him is a bonus. It's unfortunate Liam (Mulryan, owner) couldn't be here. He's based out in Portugal now and had to go back last night. He was here for the Kilbeggan run and he told me if the horse was fit and well this morning to drive on and try and get this prize.

Persistence pays off with Shantelle

It feels like it was worth it now (the wait to win a race). It's been a long journey with her overall,. She was third in Thurles and she was brought down in Cork so she's been knocking on the door. Katie was right. She said to step her up in trip and that she'd be better. John and Alison Kennedy are the owners and I've been friends with John since our school days in Carlow so I'm really delighted for them. They were brave to keep going with her and it's great to see them rewarded.

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Foret makes winning start over fences

Mullins grabs quick double with Vent

The track probably didn't really suit. We went slow and he was just in my hands,. He's a real stayer. I'd say soft ground and a trip on a galloping track will see him at his best. It was a good race. I rode the second horse before and I think he's a right horse. I'd say that race could work out very well.