Riviere D'etel impresses on chasing debut

Russian Diamond makes all to open account over fences

It was a no nonsense ride by Brian and its good to get off the mark. He’s been unlucky over fences so far with a few silly falls and was unseated last weekend through no fault of his own. It’s been a while coming but delighted to get him off the mark over fences. That’s lively enough ground out there today. We might stay going depending on the ground for a while longer but I’m sure he’ll be targeted at Galway for some race next summer.

Second win for Cusack's Arrycan

The ground is key to him. He ran well over hurdles at Clonmel the last day and came out of the race well.

Glan off the mark over hurdles

First Irish victory for Coolnacritta

He’s been very straightforward since I got him and we learned a bit about him when he ran in Limerick (second) the last day.

Pretty Little Liar has rivals in a spin

She’s run a lot over the last six weeks but every time she’s come bouncing out of the race and she’s a good ground horse. She travelled nicely today and she’s unbelievable to jump. I might go for a beginners’ chase for horses rated below 102 but if the rain comes she’ll be getting a rest. Most of the owners (Pretty Boys Syndicate) are here so it’s great.

Excelsius defies topweight under O'Keeffe

He’s five and he’s only getting strong now. Soft ground kills him as he’s a real summer horse.

Ambitious Fellow a nice prospect for Fahey

He put out a couple of splints after his first run (last December) and we are only getting him back going now.