Ferdia well up to task on debut

That’s a very good horse — he hadn’t even been away for a school or anything — and he’ll improve a ton,. He’s a brother to Bonarc and Presenting Bonnie and in normal times he’d probably have went for a four-year-old point-to-point. He always showed loads and it’s brilliant for me to have my daughter Gillian as my assistant trainer. Father Shay Casey is into this fella with us as well so I’m delighted for everyone.

Brides gamble foiled by Jack

Brooks Falls brings up 509/1 double for Ryan

She’s a good mare that got a leg after winning her bumper at Listowel. Jim Magill, a wonderful man, bought her then. He’s been very patient and he’s a great owner.

Oscer Romero another for Rothwell

That’s for the best, most supportive and amazing owner (Oliver Barden) any man could wish to train for,. If I were ever to get a superstar horse I’d hope it would be for him. He’s always had nice horses with me but for the last I don’t know how long everything that could go wrong went wrong. It might be only an 80 to 95 but it means a lot to get that.

Galon De Vauzelle gives Rothwell a Ballinrobe brace

I rang Tom Doran after this horse had come recommended, and he wasn’t hugely expensive after winning a point-to-point,. He only won that by default, after the leader had gone the wrong side of a bale, but I knew he was one for the future given a patient approach.

Gold Des Bois wins a thriller in Ballinrobe

Optical Confusion a very clear winner

Townend powers home on September Lady

We thought the ground might have been gone a small bit soft for her but she stays well,. She's had her problems. She's a nice mare though, that should be able to win a few over hurdles as well.