Staffordshire Knot wins Down Royal's opener

'High five' for Kennedy following Down Royal double

Six-shooter Kennedy hits Down Royal for three

I was worried about the ground, but she went away through it fine. I kept out onto the best of it really. She did it well, I'm happy that she got that done. She isn't a big filly so getting the weight is a big help on that ground. Our horses are in good form and riding good horses is a massive help.

First win for Coco Kolada

he stayed at it well the last day and two miles or 2m4f is fine for him. I'm not sure he beat much there but it was grand. I entered him at Naas (on Sunday) when I was driving up the road and he is in England (Doncaster, also Sunday) as well, but we'll see what the handicapper does.

Battling Blaze registers overdue Down Royal win

I thought he was going too quick during the race but, in fairness, Carl (Millar) sat up and gave him a breather down to the second-last. He finished very strong. I thought he'd go close, but I didn't think he would win that easily (by 6.5 lengths). I'd say he will stay further, he might improve going even up in trip so we'll probably give that a try next time. We might stick him into a big enough handicap chase off a low weight and see how it goes. He jumps brilliantly which wasn't always the way with him. Davy Condon rides him out at home every morning on his own because he is a difficult horse to ride and does a great job.

Championship chasing Kennedy completes four-timer

I don't know what he beat today, they were an average bunch and while he's no world-beater, he's still weak and raw and will come on again. Jack was as cool as a cucumber on him. I think we'll stay chasing over 2m4f to three miles although will probably get a small break. He does get through that ground, but he'll go on better ground.

Canny O'Keeffe collects in finale