Arcturus takes brave route to land opener

Lucky 13 for Stack's Strategy

Killian gave him a great ride. He did very well to get him across from 15 and onto the fresh ground. It’s important to be up there as nothing seems to be coming from behind. The horse deserved to win a race as he’d been knocking on the door for a while.

Rose blooms for O'Callaghan and American visitors

Rate runs out effortless winner

Mullins doubles up with Orion

Paul found himself in a pocket the whole race as he thought they were going to go much faster but they didn’t go a good gallop. When he switched out the horse seemed to find another gear. He’s improved and hopefully can go on from here and win a few more chases. He’s got a lovely pedigree. Last year he wouldn’t do anything for us on soft ground, and we have done a few things differently with him this season which seems to be paying off. He probably wants a longer trip. John Coleman was a good patron of ours who died recently and that’s the first winner we have trained for his wife Joanne who has taken over the colours. Hopefully it’s the start of a good season as they have a few nice young horses with us.

O'Keeffe shines as Ballyoisin lands big pot over timber

I rode my first winner in Killarney and that’s my biggest win. I was like a child in a candy shop yesterday when I saw my name down to ride him. He’s a very good horse and had the form to prove that as well. Frank (Berry) picked the race out. His chase wins this year were really good and he’s rated 157 over fences and 131 over hurdles so that was the reason and it was a great pot to get. He’s happier going left-handed. Darragh was a good pony race rider and he’s been with us now for the last 12 months. He’s getting plenty of experience over hurdles and fences, and he’s going the right way all right.

25/1 shot Vent gives McManus late brace