Greenbelt Star one to note at Killarney

IT wasn’t a very busy week for us on the track and the weekend ahead mirrors that in what is a rare lull before we’re back into top gear during the week at Killarney and Leopardstown. At the same time, we’ll be preparing for some top class Curragh action of which I hope Laughing Lashes and Pathfork can be a major part.

Both remain on target for the Irish Oaks and the Minstrel Stakes over the weekend and I am perfectly happy with how they are at this stage. We certainly wouldn’t mind more rain around the Curragh for Laughing Lashes but regardless of what happens with the weather, I’d be looking forward to a big run.

I was delighted with Forever Glory’s maiden victory at Leopardstown on Thursday. Fran was very cool on her and even if it was very close, with just a head to spare, she was always comfortable and never looked like being beaten. It was a completely hands-and-heels job by Fran, who wasn’t hard on her at all.