O'Brien wins opener at the Curagh

The ground is very soft out there and Johnny said he idled a bit in front. He should improve from every run and he's still a big baby.

Dandy flashes home to land spoils

It's been a great week as I also sold Fleeting Moment, who won the July Cup, and She's Our Mark, who won today at the Curragh. I bought this lad in Italy and sold him privately to Malih Lahej Al Basti. He has 28 horses in training in England but this is his first in Ireland. He is in charge of the new Meydan racecourse in Dubai and was listening live to the race today.

Stack/Lordan in Group form

She did it well her main target will be the Goffs Million Sprint. She might have one run between now and then and she won't be going any further than 6f. She is a tough little filly.

Sariska impressive winner of Darley Irish Oaks

She was very impressive today, she has been working extremely well at home and that was so good to watch. She doesn't have a problem with the ground as she's won on firm and soft. We will probably go for the Yorkshire Oaks next and then we might have a look at the Arc or maybe drop her back to 10f and go for the Breeders Cup.

Just For Mary wins Rockingham

I know it was an unusual decision to run him while he was 7 pounds out of the handicap but it didn't look a great Rockingham and it was difficult to ignore such a big pot. Thank god it worked out. He's improving all of the time and he loved the ground. My horses have been running very well over in England and here and they just seem to be going from strength to strength which is great.

O'Brien strikes at the Curragh

He ran badly at Sligo for no apparent reason so we were just hoping he was back to himself today. The ground was ideal for him today he loves the soft ground.

Smullen wins aboard Art Broker