Uhtred gets off the mark over hurdles

Teahupoo triumphs in Fishery Lane

Autumn Evening went at the second last but I felt I had him covered at the time. I reluctantly had to go forward early on and I was much happier when Rachael (Blackmore, on Quilixios) went on. He picked him up well, stayed galloping and jumped brilliant. I hadn’t ridden him in a race before but he’s obviously after improving from last year and is a lovely horse.

Captain Guinness wins Poplar Square Chase

he settled really well which is key to him and that is just what we wanted. It’s brilliant for the Landys (owners) who are all here today. we’ve always thought he was a brilliant jumper and it was just unfortunate a few times last year. Punchestown was probably a run too many last season. This was always an obvious race to start off but I’m not sure where we’ll go next. I’d imagine Leopardstown at Christmas would be one and whether we do anything between now and then I’m not sure. The Tingle Creek and the Hilly Way at Cork would be the two obvious races between now and Christmas if we do run him again.

Murphy & Hayes combine for Brown Lad win

Colm’s horses are flying and this is a tough horse. He won nicely in Punchestown the last day and Colm said he’d have a go at a good race with a light weight. We went a really good gallop which suited and all he does is stay. Colm said as long as you’re going a strong gallop he will pick up and finish his race. He will get further in time.

Debut hurdles win for Eric Bloodaxe

he still looks big and I’m sure there is a lot to work on still. He’s a hard horse to get fit. Rachael said he was always in control. He had a blow but he was always going to win. She said he gives you a proper feel. She said he jumped unbelievable for a horse having his first run over hurdles. He’d done a lot of schooling last year. He’s not slow but I’d say two and a half miles is his minimum and he wouldn’t worry about softer ground. That drop of rain came right for him today.

Consecutive wins for Wa Wa

obviously he stays well as the further he was going the better he was going. He’s a nice horse going forward and we thought that after Killarney. He liked the ground and when he warmed into it he jumped very well. We only have him about two months but he’s going the right way.

Blackmore completes first four-timer

Altior's sister gives Elliott a double

she’s a little bit hot but she’s very nice. She’s going to be good. She was keen but to pick up and go as she did was good. We’ll take our time with her and probably leave her now until the spring.