Carrigmoorna continues Halley's ascent

Phillip gave him a super ride and made it a good test of his stamina - we knew he stayed three miles. Phillip said he was just idling in front, and he jumped super. The soft ground made a big difference. He's from a nice family and will go chasing in the winter but I'm not sure what we will do now.

'Grand old servant' Plinth back on the podium

McManus' hurdlers combine in festival 4-timer

the rain made a bit of a difference to him and at Fairyhouse the last day things happened a bit quick for him, and he didn't jump as well. He jumped away well today. I thought the tight track here would be a bit quick for him but they went slower today. He's a well-bred horse and hopefully he'll improve with age. It's taken a while for the penny to drop with him but in fairness he's improved with every run.

Meade enjoys early 'all-Ireland' success

I thought the rain would suit her as she stays well. She jumps well and we won't delay too long about putting her over fences.

Ballycasey wins Killarney Grade 3 chase

McManus lands treble in Killarney National

we decided to skip the La Touche (at Punchestown) as it was firm in parts down the back but he slushed through it well today! . He was in good form and we decided to come here. He could be finished now and his main job will be back to Cheltenham in November - he’s only seven.

Dreaper & Codd provide the Solution

that was a great bonus as the rain wouldn't suit him but it's not like winter ground at Naas or Navan. Jamie knows him well now, and he arrived at the right time and it did the trick. There is another hunter chase at Listowel next month and he might go for that even though it's over three miles which is a bit far.

Gamble landed in Killarney bumper

he's a lovely horse and his work has been very good. He was only away on grass once and was a bit green. He'll come on alot from that. He's for sale and will go to one of the sales.