Odds-on punters survive scare in opener

He tried to go for the gate. He has plenty of ability, and I'm glad we had the chifney (bit) on him.

Reckless Endeavour gains second win

that looked a good strong race on paper. I was happy with him coming here, and he was very buzzy the first night at Dundalk. I think he gets a mile which gives us more options. He was plagued with sore shins last year but Colin said it's beautiful, quick ground with no jar.

Great Wide Open wins for O'Brien/McDonogh

being drawn on the fence (1) and getting 'out' is worth quite a lot around here. I kept trying to get him to stay a mile and he doesn't and he pulled too hard last time. He tries too hard sometimes which is probably why he doesn't get a mile. He looks a seven-furlong specialist, and we'll find something else for him over the trip.

McCutcheon trains first Irish winner

Weld's winner to go in search of black-type

she's progressive and very consistent but the ground is a shade faster than she wants, and it's getting very fast out there. We will look for some black type with her now. She's adaptable, and is a lovely genuine filly.

Earring sparkles in 'millionaire maiden'

O'Brien & McDonogh combine for double

at least we now know he goes on turf and he handles that fast ground. Declan told me he was going to drop him out last, and I said 'do you really think you are going to pass everything in the straight?', but he did and it worked out well. He'll go for something similar.

Former Champion completes Gowran treble