Parramatta should go well in mares’ bumper

Next week's Galway Festival is the focus of interest for all Irish racing enthusiasts but before getting immersed in the Ballybrit meeting, I've come across to London for the first few days of the Olympic Games.

I'm over here with the Irish Three-day Eventing Team and will be here until Tuesday. Hopefully it will be a successful Games for the team and I wish them the very best of luck in their endeavours.

Back at home, we had a good winner at Leopardstown on Thursday when Fairy Wing raced clear in the seven-furlong handicap. It was brilliant to see him win off a mark of 72, having run off a mark of 50 this time last year. He has won four times for us in that period.