Going - Good. Fine and sunny
Jackpot Pool - €384.60 Not Won. Carried forward to Leopardstown on Sunday 12th May. Placepot Pool - €13,024.59 Dividend - €36.90 Winning Units - 246.56. Days Aggregate - €107,703.61 Last Year €158,428.37
Palamon impresses Flanagan with willing attitude
Quick Cork brace for Flanagan
He had form in bumpers last year, learned his trade and is a lot stronger horse now. He were hoping he'd win in Fairyhouse but a horse ran out through a wing which upset him and he nearly fell at the second-last - only for that he'd have been a lot closer,. He has been working very well since Fairyhouse and my horses are an awful lot better now and the yard is in better form now. Sean Flanagan is great to have and gave him a lovely ride. I'd say he'll handle any ground, we told the owner to have a few pounds on so thank God it worked out.
Highly-strung Jolie Jewel springs 50/1 surprise
Anyway back on track with Cork success
It had gone too soft for him at Listowel (last September) and I don't know what happened at Fairyhouse (October) as he never travelled,. He has been in great order and it was Carl's first time riding for me. We'll go for another hurdle but can also go over fences as he has schooled over them. Hopefully he'll have a nice summer.
Jockey Flanagan completes Cork treble
this (Maxi Mac Gold) is the horse I fancied more than my other rides today, as he is very very genuine and is such a good ride. I think cheekpieces might actually help him because he is a little lairy although I think it is through greeness. He rides like a classy type of horse and his winter form would put him far superior today. He is a very scopey, very nice horse who does everything well. He always raced behind the bridle and over two-miles it was a problem but over three it is a plus as he switches off really well. He's a horse you'd look forward to jumping a fence with.
Foley hoping to kick on after barren spell ends
Ballyburn's half-sis makes winning start at Cork
She is a smart filly, has a great attitude and stays well. Her breeding is great and it was important to get that winners' tag on her at the first time of asking,. We have her a few months, she has been very straightforward and has taken it all well with no hiccups. We've mapped out this four-year-old fillies' race for six weeks and while she mightn't be the quickest in the world, she stays well and is one to look forward to. There is no immediate plan but we'll creep away during the summer and might go hurdling when there is more juice in the ground.
