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We’re very happy with how all our horses came out of Punchestown last weekend.
The John Durkan was a tremendous race with a tremendous atmosphere, and I think it might have found its right place in the calendar now. It gives those type of horses a great chance to start off their season and set them up for the campaign ahead.
It was a fantastic weekend of racing and really gave a kick-off to the National Hunt season proper.
I thought State Man came to win his race in the Morgiana and indeed hit the front. I was disappointed he didn’t win but it was a really good run and who knows how good Brighterdaysahead is? We don’t know how much she has improved and might continue to do so. It’s all to play for.
Lot Of Joy enjoys being left to gallop and jump and the way Paul rode her in the listed mares’ hurdle on Sunday looks the way to go. He really got a tune out of her.
I like the way Ballyburn has taken to fences. Over that trip he can improve, and he can go out in trip when we want to too. It’s nice to have a win under his belt and I’m looking forward to the rest of the season with him.
