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Cromwell enhances juvenile record with another 33/1 winner
Gowran double for Golden Days
she's been the model of consistency ,she's done it well there and she obviously likes the track. Those 47-65s can throw up anything and anytime they run around they are different races. We're pleased with her and delighted for the owners. She's a lovely mare to train, she just needs a little gap between her races and deserved that because she's been very consistent and Ronan gave her a lovely ride. We'll see where the programme leads, unfortunately you can't say that I'd like to go here or whatever, as it depends on the programme. The beauty is that she's protected (from the ballot, being a recent winner) now and we can pick our race.
Harriet Eagle makes winning return for Flynn
she's given us a few problems with her hind and has gone a bit stiff at times so we had masseurs in rubbing her. I said to Billy (Lee) that she's as fit as a flea and to have her as prominent as you like and that she should run a good race. She should improve from that again hopefully. She's a nice well-bred filly and is by Free Eagle, one of my favourite sires. She should win again, hopefully. I was delighted because we had hard luck in the last race where the horse (runner-up Shaaden) sat in the stalls a bit and was only beaten half a length.
Lee completes double with Listed winner for Ballydoyle
Billy gave him a lovely ride, he kept it straightforward, uncomplicated, and let him find his own rhythm and just dictate his own terms. He ran well enough in the Irish Derby and finished off nicely and obviously it was a drop in class so it will be a nice confidence booster for him. We might have a look at putting him in the Voltigeur next at York and see if he turns into a Leger horse. Billy said there is no problem, he can go up in trip and is very uncomplicated. We'll just let him go back up now into group company. It's a nice win to get next to him.
Evening Blossom gains deserved maiden success
she deserved to win, she had been consistent in all her runs this year and she was tough when she needed to be today. I'm delighted with her ,she's genuine and Declan said that he felt there is still more to come from her. We thought she would have been rated a little bit higher (than 79) so hopefully she might be on an upward curve. The obvious thing would be to go for a fillies handicap somewhere. We'll see how she pulls up.
Kearney collects amidst jumping switch
it's a pity for Amy Jo (Hayes, jockey) as I used to work with her father and she was due to ride him but was claimed for one of her regular stables today, so we went back to Jack who has gone jumping. The horse loves getting in to trouble and he's due that win. We kept him on the team, he leads work at home and he'll pay his way. The other filly (Vivienda) is inexperienced, was a three-year-old racing against older hardened horses and it was her first time in a big handicap. There are plenty of days in her.
Mayo For Sam wins on All-Ireland weekend
we ran her the other night but she just can't seem to win down in Mayo! She ran well in Ballinrobe but the ground probably went against her and we were over 1m5f. I felt this was probably her right trip and Dan was very good on her - he didn't panic. I thought the handicapper had her and we couldn't get her into Galway, so we said we'd come here and it's after working out. She is what she is but she's very genuine and I'd say she'll jump a hurdle in time as well. There is a lot of fun to be had with her and it's great to have these type of horses too. The boys are great bunch of lads, Brendan (Geraghty) owns her and if she gets into Galway the boys will go, as they are west of Ireland lads.
Cromwell completes double with Royal winner Snellen
it took a while for her to come to hand this summer but she's improving. I thought I was going to pick up and win well but she probably waits when she gets to the front. When the other horse (Shayzann) came, I thought he had the beating of me but in fairness to her she stuck her head out well. She has a great attitude and wants to win. He came to me early enough and after we went about 100 yards I knew he was never getting by me. She's getting there and hopefully she's getting up towards having a go at black-type again.