Going - Good to yielding. Overcast
Jackpot Pool - €143.19 Not Won. Carried forward to Tramore. Placepot Pool - €12,931.16 Dividend - €120.60 Winning Units - 107.21. Days Aggregate - €87,750.58 Last Year €90,300.82
Kendancer justifies late support to win Claimer for Byrnes
He was in for €10,000 at Clonmel the last day but wasn't competitive so we said we'd drop him (to €5,000). He'll probably be claimed now but he is poorly handicapped. He (Philip) said he was fierce guessy at his hurdles but we got the winner and the owners had a few quid on so we're all happy.
Half A Chance a first winner in pro ranks for Hanlon
Paddy tries hard and with the bumpers at the moment, Willie (Mullins) is winning 95% of them so no lad gets a chance. I have plenty of horses at home, and some I shouldn't have as they're not much good, but they will give him plenty of experience. He was 17 the day before yesterday and got his license on his birthday and finished third on his first ride as a professional. Garry Cribbin is his agent and he recently went over to England to Charlie and Francesca Poste where he learned a lot. He did plenty pony racing, won the Dingle Derby and was the first Irish lad to win the Scottish Championship. I'm delighted for him.
Ex-pointer Farfromnowhere maintains unbeaten run
she is a good mare to have and we bought her after winning her point-to-point for Colin Bowe and she came recommended by Barry O'Neill. Sean (O'Keeffe) said she was keen early-on and only gave herself a chance to settle between the last two hurdles. I loved the way she went to the line and hopefully she'll now go on to better things. We waited for better ground for her bumper and while I'm not saying she won't handle softer ground, Bowe said not to run on winter ground. She had good limbs on her and we'll make a plan now and see where we go.
Hanlon family enjoy memorable Limerick double
His owner Mark Sheasby got a touch out of this horse when he won for Paddy at Cartmel and I told him that he wouldn't be out of the first two today. I thought Paddy was very good as he hadn't much room but was very strong on him. He rode a very clever race and for a young lad, he's not too bad. You can't beat the 'flapping' (pony racing) as it absolutely crowned him as he learned so much. Paddy has six rides for me at Listowel on Saturday and, as he knows all the horses from being at home, I'll get him experience on mine instead of letting him ride for every Tom, Dick or Harry. I have plenty of horses for him.
Maiden win for Missus Beeton
that was great as John (Clarke) and Kieran (Corrigan, part-owner) have been patient with her and it's a pity they couldn't be here today. We also have her full-brother Mister Beeton who has won two races and while this mare hasn't much size, she has plenty of heart and jumps well. Her maiden form was good so I thought, off her mark, she should win. They aren't going far into the ground today but she has form on softish ground. She might win another one hopefully.
Amazing Grace sheds maiden tag at the 18th attempt
Finally she has won, and thankfully the lads have stuck with her. They got her on a free lease and it has paid off now. Twice this year she didn't run well for me but she loves it around here for some unknown reason and doesn't like going left-handed. I'm glad to get her in front for the lads and also for the breeder (Edward Collins). The lads are all from Monaghan, there are eight in the syndicate and this is their first horse.
Queally winner Long Gone as bumper rivals give chase in vain
I got in contact with Gilmer (Bates, owner) through Jonathan Birkmore and Danny Fitzsimmons in the north who have horses with me, and I had success selling horses with Jonathan. We had this mare entered at a sale last week but felt we might be 'penalised' for not having gone for a bumper so I said to Gilmer that he would be mad to sell her. Her work since Wexford had been brilliant. She is a smart mare, probably does a bit more on the track than at home and we'll give her a chance now and see what Gilmer wants to do.
