Royal shows his tough side at Ballinrobe

Sian makes the breakthrough on 12th attempt

That was great. She had been knocking on the door on her last couple of starts. She's coming to herself now. She has balance and rhythm and stays forever. She's a very game mare. We'll have fun with her now and she likes this ground. I think we'll keep her on the flat for the rest of the season and go jumping with her next year. It's great for Michael as he also bred her.

Lady spreads the love around

Train back west for the win

Grassick off mark at lucky track for family

I took over the licence at the start of the year and it's great to get that monkey off my back. She hadn't been the luckiest on the flat but this looked a good opportunity for her as she was getting all the allowances. David said she was good and brave at her hurdles . she's always schooled well. She finished out her race well having been a bit keen early on. This was lucky track for my father so thankfully it's continued for me.

Time for a successful punt at Ballinrobe

He's in again on Friday (at Wexford). I don't know whether he'll run there.

King William delivers for favourite backers