Going - Hurdle/Bumper - Soft; Chase - Heavy. Fine
Jackpot Pool - 571.00 Not Won. Carried forward to Down Royal on Wednesday 3rd February. Placepot Pool - 16,963.30 Dividend - 64.90 Winning Units - 195.8. Days Aggregate - 74,591.00 Last Year 59,318.00
Jupiter too good for Limerick opposition
He didn't have that much to spare at the end of the day. He ran a bit free though and I'd suppose he'll go for a winners of one. We won't aim too high. He'll be entered in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham. He'd appreciate a bit of better ground.
Ballyvoile battles best at Limerick
He's had a break and we were getting him ready for a handicap at Cheltenham when he bruised a foot. He doesn't take a lot of work though and we knew he was well but we weren't expecting to beat Willie Mullins' horse. He is consistent and tough and will be better on better ground. I'd suppose he'll go for something similar now.
King rules to double Townend's score
Veteran mare gives young Fox his first winner
Bullseye for Target
Third time lucky! He came from the point-to-points and he looked a stayer there.
O'Dwyer/O'Shea on the mark at Limerick twelve months on
I thought the ground mightn't suit as he'd be better on better ground. Hopefully the handicapper won't murder him and he'll be a nice handicapper for the spring and summer.
Got finally gets there
He is the most frustrating horse I've ever trained but he is also one of the most honest. It is lovely that he has finally stuck his head in front. I think they went too fast up front and it suited this fellow well. He deserved a lucky day and I'm delighted for his owner too, Joan Lambert. She is a great owner and she also has Current Resession with me. I think he is a very exciting horse.