Shield triumphs for the Galway punters

You would have to be delighted with him. Robbie gave him a great ride. JP picked the race for him. He's a good consistent horse. He definitely stays further and he loves that fast ground. He jumps great now. Robbie and Conn did schooling with him. Robbie said he was a bit lazy but he got a great run through and did a great job and got a peach of a ride. He'll go jumping fences. He has already been entered in a few novice chases.

Jacksonslady gives JP quick double

She's tough and she loves a battle. She battled the whole way, but I felt we were mugged on the line. Barry was brilliant on her. He sat in the dip when others might have gone wide and he knows her well. She didn't get her ground last year and conditions suited in this race. We were initially aiming her at the Plate. She's second reserve for that tomorrow. We'll see how she is, she's a tough mare.

Legatissimo shows her great turn of foot

She's a nice filly. We liked her going to Leopardstown, but she just seemed to empty. She's a big big filly. Her dam's (Yummy Mummy) a sister to Fame And Glory. We said we would ride her behind today to see what happens. We rode her handy the first day and it didn't suit so we did the opposite today.

Hidden Universe a birthday treat for Weld

Foley one from one at Galway!

I took the hood off her and I was hoping she would run very well. Thankfully she did! It's the first time I've had a runner in Galway so it's great. I haven't looked any further ahead with her. I'm delighted with that.

Double for Weld with Antique Platinum

A little bit of excitement to end the evening! She ran a bit green when she hit the front and hung in a bit. Pat said she drifted in, but when he pulled the stick she straightened up. She won by two lengths. She had a pair of visors on to make her concentrate. She's not an easy ride and that's why she wore a pair of sunglasses.