Russell returns but Townend draws first Blood

Weekend winners for jockey Kelly

it was a brilliant ride from Aidan, he did exactly what we said, came at them late and she stayed going well. She's improving with every run, we'll see how she comes out of it and might think about coming back for the Solerina (Hurdle) in a few weeks time - she's probably not good enough but we might chance our arm for black-type.

Corbetts Cross collects for new owner Byrne

he's a beautiful horse and is improving all the time. I don't know what the future is, Paul (Byrne) isn't here but today was the day. We're delighted with the horse, he does everything so easy. He was so relaxed today a child could walk him around the ring and he just takes racing in his stride. The trip is no problem for him and he could even go back to 2m6f. We're delighted and I'm delighted that Paul left him with me for the time being. I don't think he'll be staying with me but is staying with me for his hurdling career. I'd love to have kept him but my business is to survive.

Foley strikes Gold in Fairyhouse feature

that was a great thrill and myself and my father always thought this lad had a big race in him. He was the last winner my father had in Gowran so it is extra special to win a big one. We were so unlucky that he hadn't won a big one by now, he'd been placed so many times. He's so consistent and the handicapper hasn't always been easy on him. Whatever happens after today, it doesn't matter, it's a bonus. he jumps and travels and any jockey that rides him comes back with a smile on their face - they get such a thrill from him. He's a pleasure to train because he's the most straightforward horse you'll come across. We went for the Leopardstown Chase last year and really thought he'd get the trip, as it turned out he didn't really. We might go back for it though, ride him differently and try to creep into it. He deserved to win a big one, I'm delighted for the horse and delighted for the owners.

Flame Bearer survives Fairyhouse blunder

Consecutive wins for Must Be Obeyed

she was brilliant. I've said from day one that the hardest part is just getting her out there as she's very temperamental. She has her own way of doing things, we work around her and it works. That race was made for her, I wouldn't normally be keen on running them back too quick, especially a novice three-miler chaser, but she seemed well and the conditions of today's race were very suitable. Those rated novice chases are just brilliant. We'll try and look for something similar, depending on what the handicapper does.

Fairyhouse bumper winner 'could be very good'

he won despite fighting me for the first half-mile. Usually a horse that does that doesn't finish the race but the fact that he did finish is a testament to his ability. I think he's significantly better than the bare form and when he learns to race, could be a very good horse. He handled that ground fine but it's fresh ground, it's not very deep so he got through it fine. I wouldn't call it proper winter ground, funnily enough. I think he'll handle good ground as well.