Kendancer claims another race for Byrnes & Sons

these claimers are great because there is usually plenty of pace to aim at but obviously there was a pace collapse after three out. I'd have preferred a lead for longer but got there well and while he really tired after the last, got the job done. There wasn't a whole pile left at the line and he didn't win as easy as the last day.

Andyourbirdcansing gains an overdue win

when things are going well it is great and I'm getting great support so hopefully I'll keep it going. She's tough, stuck at it very well and going to the last, I knew I'd saved a bit. She dug deep and stayed going really well to the line. John's horses don't know when to stop. He's given me plenty of support over the years and I'm very grateful for it.

Koori Star follows up debut point-to-point success

Verbal Sparring benefits from Boyer's blessing at Sligo

I'm great pals with Billy Boyers (92) who's here today and he blessed the saddle for me before the race!. Carl gave him a very polished ride and got some lovely jumps out of him which had maybe cost him a couple of races at Naas. The only worry was that the ground had dried so much because he's definitely a better horse on soft or even heavy ground, but there was enough of an ease for him. He deserved to get his head in front and I'm delighted for (owners) Phil Dillon and his wife Bridget.

The Truant swaps syndicates for second success

I go back a long way with Kevin and it's great to give him a few winners. He knew this horse from Peter's (Fahey) and gave him a great ride. His form suggests he wants softer ground but he handled that well.

Byrnes trio register Sligo double

the horses are in great form and luckily Philip was able to ride them today as, against my advice, he recently appealed against an eight-day (careless riding) suspension, but won. . this horse was brought to a standstill at Ballinrobe when a horse fell in front of him and Philip didn't abuse him afterwards. He said he was lucky to stand up at the second and it took him a while to find his stride but he was off a nice mark. He has the same mark over fences so that's another option.

Berry preparing to turn professional

I've been point-to-pointing for Colin Bowe but I'm doing the course next week and will be turning professional. I'm going to be based with Colm Murphy and am looking forward to it. I've had five rides for Liam (Cusack) and three have won. That's my third winner under Rules and I've ridden four point-to-point winners.

Ellen Kelly wins concluding bumper for Team Mullins