Tinder springs shock in opener

I seem to be the only one that is not surprised! . She had a disaster first time out when her saddle slipped but she ran well at the Curragh on her second last start. Last time the ground was good to firm and she didn't let herself down on it. Also it was a bit short and she came home well today. I was getting a bit worried when it was changed to good before racing. She would have been an unlucky loser as she got stopped around halfway.

Impart improves again to open account

It was a battling performance, and he will go for a nursery,. The Birdcatcher could well be a target for him. The bit of experience was certainly a help.

Bluesbreaker pips Beauty on line

I thought he ran a blinder at Naas the last day where the ground was a bit quick. When the ground was starting to dry out this week I was getting a bit worried but Rory said he'd handle it okay,. He's a big horse and we need to keep running him or he'll put on weight. Hopefully we can make hay on softer ground at the end of the season.

Barrow gives Hughes first Flat winner

That's my first flat winner. This horse is very ground dependent, the galloping track really suited him as well as the mile and six (furlongs). Everything was right for him today, and he did it well,. He has been a bit disappointing over hurdles but he hasn't had his ground. He's in the sales at Doncaster so I'm not sure about future plans.

Smullen and Weld double up with Rose

It probably wasn't the best of maidens but she did it nicely. She will go for a handicap, and should be a better filly next year,.

House Opens account on debut

Smullen & Weld complete treble with Dalton

He'd a good run in Galway but was no match for the handicap certainty. He's tough and genuine and we'll find another handicap for him,.