Red Gerry getting the hang of jumping hurdles

He was entitled to that and it has just taken him a while to learn to jump quicker. He’s been a bit slicker every time he’s run, and I suppose the trainer was wrong to run him over two and a half in Down Royal.

Well-backed Getaway Gorgeous wins readily under David Mullins

She was good and a small field helps her a lot. She liked the nice ground and is getting the hang of jumping.

So Near So Farhh a smooth winner for Adam Short

Scalino adds to gains for Princess Zoe connections

He’s been a very difficult horse and Mikey (Fogarty) did a great job on him. I’m surprised that he settled so well.

Jack Kennedy returns with a winner at Punchestown

It's great to have Jack back with a winner. Everyone knows he's been off since February but he showed at the Dublin Racing Festival the class of rider he is. He'd just won the Irish Gold Cup and to get back with a winner is very important. Everyone is delighted for him.

Blinkers do the trick as Ellie Mac returns to winning form

I’m delighted for the syndicate and all credit to John Schuster who suggested trying her in blinkers. They seem to have done the trick.

Double for Elliott as Glan wins her second bumper

I thought it was a good performance. She was giving a stone to the second and they were 16 lengths clear of the third.

Ardla picks up well to win for Halford and Mullins

I’m thrilled for his owner Fiona Wentges. She’s been a long time friend of ours and worked for the late Anthony Powell and then came and worked for us.