NEW  Horse Bel Sas  Owners are Gigginstown Stud. Bel Sas has his first start for Joseph on   Sunday at Tipperary, see owners page for more info on Gigginstown stud and Jockey's Bio page for more info on BJ Cooper.

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  Joseph purchases 4 lots on day 2 of Goffs Ireland sale see sales page

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 Joseph to get some Gigginstown horses

     Kilclispeen 7th at Sligo

 Jamie is unable to do his preview today but I have done one myself please  See Jamie Lindsay preview page.

 Joseph buys lot 32 Colt Dutch Art (GB) x Euroceleb (IRE) for €90,000 and  lot 235 Lot 235 Colt Lope de Vega (IRE) x Rich Gift (GB) for €340,000 day  1 Goffs Ireland see Sales Page.

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Walk the Line uplaced at Fairyhouse  

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 Jaqen H'gar 7 th, Udogo unplaced and Eagle Spirit 4th at the Curragh

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 Jamie Previews today's runners in the Jamie Lyndsay previews page.

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 Arcada dead heated for 3rd at Newmarket

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 Jamie previews today's runner in the Jamie Lindsay preview page

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 Ol' Man River 4th and Thomas O'Malley 6th at Dundalk

 Breeders' Cup next for Intricately?

Intricately looks set to be prepared for a trip to the Breeders' Cup following her victory in the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh earlier this month.

The daughter of Fastnet Rock a winner on her racecourse debut at Gowran Park in June and while she ran creditably in defeat in both the Group 3 Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown and the Group 2 Debutante Stakes at the Curragh, she was a 25-1 shot for her Group One debut.

Joseph's juvenile belied those odds to provide the fledgling trainer with his first top-level success since his riding days, while it was also a first Group One triumph for his brother, Donnacha, beating Aidan's Hydrangea into second.

Joseph is not ruling out a tilt at the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket on October 7, but is leaning towards an appearance at Santa Anita. 

Joseph said: "Intricately has come out of her last race well. She's still in the Fillies' Mile, but it might come a little bit soon for her. She is more likely to go for the Breeders' Cup. I think faster ground will suit her and the step up to a mile. She has plenty of tactical speed and the race could be run to suit her."

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Jamie previews Josephs runners at Dundalk

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Art Nouvelle off the mark at the Curragh

Art Nouvelle and Donnacha O'Brien
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The Joseph O’Brien trained Art Nouvelle scored at the second attempt at the Curragh today, winning the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden under the trainer’s brother Donnacha O’Brien.

The O’Brien brothers were famously on the mark in the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes at the venue on September 11 with Intricately and today Art Nouvelle, a daughter of Art Connoisseur showed the benefit of a promising debut run at Naas, when beating Stormy Belle by a length and a half.

Following the race, trainer O’Brien stated “she ran well in Navan where she got a bit tired and she has stepped up well today. She seems to handle the ground okay and has plenty of pace and finished off the race well.

“I’d like to find a winners’ race for her but it may not be that easy to find one, and she could go to Dundalk.”

By Tom Weekes, quotes from Alan Magee

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Jamie previews today's runner at the Curragh in his preview section

Joseph purchases two lots day one September Yearling Sales Tattersalls Ireland  details can be found in the Sales page.

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A one two for Joseph at Ballinrobe

The Sponsors Day At Ballinrobe 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle saw trainer Joseph and owners the Annus Mirabilis Syndicate responsible for the first two home in the 2.15 race,as the well supported 6/4 favourite Lord Justice beat Zig Zag by a short head,with Champange Pat back in third.

Lord Justice was held up in mid-division,was 9th at halfway,he made headway 3 out to chase the leaders after the next where he was pushed along on the outer, he improved to dispute before the last where he led,he was strongly pressed under pressure and was all out in the closing stages,he just held on.

Joseph's cousin J J Slevin was aboard Lord Justice, whilst Jody McGarvey was on 5/1 chance Zig Zag.

JJ Said "I thought I was beat. I looked at the replay coming in and thought I was done on the line, He's a grand horse and improved from the last day. The ground is probably as soft as he wants it. He will be a nice horse going forward. I'm happy I turned professional at the minute anyway. Joseph is looking after me,and with a bit of luck hopefully I can kick on. "

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Lord Justice wins and Zig Zag 2nd at Ballinrobe

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Jamie Lindsay Previews Joseph's runners at Ballinrobe tomorrow

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We are delighted to announce the relaunch of JOBFS with new pages & content and a new Management team. We would like to welcome Jamie Lindsay to the team who will be our race previewer you can now view the new pages that have been added into the navagation menu please feel free to take a look around.  

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Walk the Line a Non Runner, Ligeti, Druids Cross and Inescapable all unplaced on their debuts at Gowran.

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Joseph O'Brien eyes Fillies' Mile with Intricately

The Group 1 Fillies' Mile and a trip to the Breeders' Cup are the options under consideration for Intricately following last weekend's  victory in the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes.

The daughter of Fastnet Rock was a surprise winner on her racecourse debut at Gowran Park in June and ran creditably in defeat in both the Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown and the Debutante Stakes at the Curragh, she was a 25-1 shot for her Group One debut.

Joseph O'Brien's juvenile belied those starting odds to provide the fledgling trainer with his first top-level success since his riding days, it was also a first Group One triumph for his brother, Donnacha, beating their father Aidan's Hydrangea into second.

Joseph said " We were fairly confident. You couldn't say she was going to win, of course, but she was definitely going to give you a good run for your money, Both mentally and physically she has been improving all summer and she's bred to improve with time and racing. I'd imagine she will have just the one more run this year. She's in the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket and more than likely that's where she'll go - though the Moyglare is a 'Win-and-You're-In' for the Breeders' Cup, so that might be the other option. With that pedigree, you'd hope she would make a three-year-old."

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Aspen Colorado wins on his Hurdles Debut

Aspen Colorado got off the mark over jumps when keeping on well in the two mile maiden hurdle at Listowel. The four-year-old son of Galileo had  won two bumpers for Aidan O'Brien before running ninth in the Grade One Champion Bumper at Punchestown in April, today was his first start for Joseph.

Aspen Colorado raced in seventh before improving to 5th at the halfway stage. He made good headway to be almost on terms four out and led narrowly at the third last. On the run to the penultimate flight, Sanibel Island loomed large on his outer. The leader was far from fluent there but Golden Poet, in third, made a bad blunder which cooked his chance.

Once Aspen Colorado negotiated the last, he picked up well to see off Sanibel Island who was unable to reel him in and went down by three parts of a length, Golden Poet kept on for third, a further seven lengths away.

Mark Walsh his Jockey  said: "He jumped well on the whole. He missed the second last and Jack on Sanibel Island was coming to me and in fairness he stuck his head down and battled well on ground that was very tacky. It's not his ground and I didn't really travel the whole way - his class got him through. He'll improve a lot for today. Hopefully he can go into his novice hurdle now and keep stepping up."

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All the Answers 3rd and Aspen Colorado wins at Listowel

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Richard Strauss 6th at Listowel 

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Aspen Colorado to run in John Lynch Memorial Maiden Hurdle tomorrow at Listowel M P Walsh takes the ride

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Joseph Runners News - Fortuna Luvart 4th Oathkeeper fell Ma Fitzs Jack 2nd all at Listowel today

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Unraced former Ballydoyle 3 year old joins Joseph 

The High Chaparral 3 year old Walk the Line who was homed at Ballydoyle as a Juvenile has moved to Owning Hill and will be trained by Joseph. He is now owned by Joseph's Mother Annemarie and was purchased from Michael Tabor, He could make his debut at Gowran Park on Sunday. Another newcomer for the JPOB team is also entered Rip Van Winkle 3YO Ligeti. You can see Walk The Line's Pedigree below

Walk the Line - High Chaparral (IRE) -€” Penny Post (IRE) (by Green Desert)  

180,000 GNS Purchase at Tatts Foal Sale 2013 - Dams first foal. Dam won 2 of her 9 starts in race career.

Horses in Training page updated > http://josephobrienfansite.com/horses-in-training.php

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Cradle Mountain 2nd at Listowell Hallmark Unplaced 

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New 3 Year Old for Joseph 

Ligeti - Rip Van Winkle x Dollar Chick  

Bay Colt 3YO - Dam Multiple race winner by Dansili This is her 3rd foal none yet to reach the track. Ligeti was a 120,000 GNS Purchase 

Horses in training page updated > http://josephobrienfansite.com/horses-in-training.php .

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Aspen Colorado entered in the John Lynch Memorial M'dn Hurdle of €13,000.00 4-y-o 2m. Saturday 17th September.

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Ol'Man River entered 1:45 Saturday 17 September in Legacy Stakes G3 At Newbury

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                        GOLDEN MOMENTS

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Intricately gives Joseph O'Brien his first G1 win in the Moyglare Stud Stakes his brother Donnacha's first Group one victory as a jockey

It was very much a family affair with his father, Aidan, saddling four of the other six runners in the seven-furlong contest and it was O'Brien senior's Hydrangea that attempted to make all under Padraig Beggy.

The pacesetter stuck to her guns when Donnacha O'Brien's mount laid down her challenge and with nothing between the pair as they did battle in the final furlong, Intricately got the nod by a short head for a 25-1 shock.

The winning trainer said: "It's unbelievable. She's very tough. She's been running well all year and Donnacha (brother) gave her an unbelievable ride today."

He went on: "This means the world to me. It's Donnacha's first Group One and my mum bred her. She's very tough and Donnacha was very strong on her.

"She's in the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket, and we'll see how she comes out of this. She doesn't have to run again this season.

"I can't believe she was 25-1 as she was only a length behind the second-favourite (Rhododendron) the last day.

"You probably get a bigger kick out of training winners than riding them, as a lot more work goes into it."             

Intricately is the third Group winner for her sire Fastnet Rock this weekend, thanks to victory in the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes

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Lord Justice 4th at Listowell Zig Zag now a non runner 

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Udogo & Rosshaven lady both 3rd at Clonmel today fo JPOB

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Joseph's Qatari owned 2 year old gets a rename

Owners Qatar Racing Limited have renamed the Requinto 2yr from New World Order to Duplication thanks to Jim Reilly.

Duplication - Requinto x Primeshade Promise     UPDATE 

165,000 euro Purchase by David Redvers only the dams 2nd foal - 

Joseph O'Brien 2YO Page Updated > http://josephobrienfansite.com/Joseph-O'Brien-2-Year-Olds.p… .

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Joseph proves too good for Legend rivals 

Joseph O'Brien Claims Clipper Logistics Leger Legends Stakes More pics at bottom of article.

Joseph O'Brien came out of retirement in triumph with an enterprising ride on Phosphorescence to win the Clipper Logistics Leger Legends Classified Stakes at Doncaster.

The two-time Irish champion only gave up riding earlier this year to concentrate on training, but showed he had lost none of his talent when making most on the George Scott-trained six-year-old.

O'Brien won the 2013 St Leger on Leading Light for his father Aidan and the 23-year-old showed tremendous confidence as he steered Phosphorescence (7-1) home over the straight mile.

Janaab (20-1), partnered by former jump jockey Peter Buchanan, was second with Red Charmer (20-1) third in the hands of 69-year-old George Duffield.

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All the Answers was a well backed winner of the opening Tote Maiden Hurdle at Galway today, he over-turned the odds-on favourite Silver Concorde to win for trainer Joseph O’Brien and jockey Mark Walsh.

He was held up at the start, he lay in 6th at halfway, closed in behind the leaders before 2 furlongs out and then went 2nd going well approaching the straight, 
he was going best before the last and ridden to lead on the run-in, He kept on well to assert his superiority in the closing stages winning by 2 ¾ lengths.

Following the race, JP’s racing manager Frank Berry said, “that was lovely and Mark gave him a lovely ride. He was a little free early on but he got him settled and he jumped great and it was a nice performance. We'll find another novice for him down the road, he handled the ground and I don't think he wants real deep ground.”

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Oathkeeper makes mistake at the last and finishes third to Penhill in the first at Galway on Tuesday

• Impressive Motherland wins by 17 lengths at Galway for Joseph
• By Michael Graham
  
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• Motherland proved popular with punters as he was sent off the 2/1 favourite from 7/2 in the morning and the money proved spot on in Ballybrit.

  Last month's Ballinrobe winner had caught clear leader Restive with three furlongs left in this extended mile and four handicap.<Motherland and Donnacha O'Brien kicked on two and a half furlongs down and went further and further clear in the straight from Forceful, who tried in vain to hunt him down on the home bend.

  The winner put 17 lengths on Forceful (14/1) with Baliyka (3/1) a further three lengths back in third.

  On his first Galway Festival winner as a trainer, Joseph O'Brien said: "I suppose you get even more of a kick out of it if anything. He was working nicely and he has been improving with racing. I didn't expect him to win quite as well as he did. It was a funny kind of a race, the distances might have been exaggerated a bit but I think he's a nice horse.

  "He could be (a Stakes horse). Quite a well-bred horse. The rain probably helped him today and he stays very well. I thought he would go very close today and may be hard to beat but I didn't think he would win like that.

  "We'll see what the handicapper does but there is a 1m6f handicap at York on Ebor day for three-year-olds. He is good to jump but he might even be worth keeping to the flat."

  Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

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• O'Brien Family Eye Silver Gold

Aidan and Joseph O'Brien both field once-raced maiden winners in the Jockey Club Of Turkey Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown on Thursday.

The O'Brien family field two of the six runners

Aidan O'Brien has saddled a record eight previous winners of the Group Three contest and relies on Tipperary scorer Promise To Be True in this year's renewal.

His son Joseph, who was aboard Maybe in 2011 and Wonderfully in 2013, runs Intricately, who made an impressive start to her career at Gowran Park and will be ridden by the fledgling trainer's brother Donnacha O'Brien.

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Cradle Mountain wins at Ballinrobe for Joseph 

Winner Cradle Mountain (Jody McGarvey, green, yellow and white) follows eventual 2nd Echo Lady
(Healy Racing Photos)

"That's been a long time coming. He didn't jump great," acknowledged Jody McGarveyafter winning the opening Paddy Smyth Memorial Maiden Hurdle at Ballinrobe on the J P McManus-owned and Joseph O'Brien-trained Cradle Mountain (11/4 joint favourite).

A mistake at the last by Cradle Mountain, when in front, gave the pace-setting Echo Lady another chance. In fairness to the victor though, he toughed it out well on the run-in to land the spoils by half a length.

"He's very highly rated on the Flat and would be entitled to beat them, but a lot of days he's been well fancied and didn't win so it's nice to get off the mark," added McGarvey.

"He doesn't travel and doesn't jump so doesn't give you much of a feel."

< Cradle Mountain was bred by the O'Brien family's Whisperview Trading Ltd, whilst the gambled-on Creative Talent finished fourth.

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Joseph goes in search of another winner
By Red

Joseph O’Brien goes for his 9th National Hunt winner of the season And his 21st in total under both codes.

Cradle Mountain the 4 year old Mastercrafstman Gelding can be seen in the 6pm Paddy Smyth Maiden Hurdle at Ballinrobe tonight.

He was last seen out on the 10th of July at Sligo finishing ½ length second behind the shock 50/1 winner Sinndar Sandy in the Pet Stop Maiden Hurdle.

Currently 13/8 with Paddy Power and 6/4 with Ladbrokes.

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King Leon race winner number 20 for Joseph 

King Leon and Mark Walsh lead over the last
(Healy Racing Photos)

King Leon recorded his second win of the season as he took the Tipperary Town Plaza Plate Handicap Chase.

Successful in the Mayo National at Ballinrobe in May, the Joseph O'Brien trained seven-year-old since finished second to The King Of Brega at Limerick.

Dropped in trip to two and a half miles today, he was sent off an 11/4 joint-favourite in the colours of owner JP McManus.

The son of Mountain High came home with two and a quarter lengths to spare underMark Walsh (replacing the injured Barry Geraghty).

Coldstonesober (6/1), who won this race twelve months ago, finished second underKevin Sexton for Jimmy Finn, while Finish In Style (11's to 9's) was a further half a length back in third under Niall Madden (replacing Mark Walsh) for Enda Bolger.

Le Grand Chene was the other joint-favourite and he was a further length back in fourth under Jack Kennedy (replacing Bryan Cooper) for Gordon Elliott.

Joseph O'Brien said afterwards: "He's a tough horse and probably wasn't as good a race as he ran in at Limerick the last day when he bumped into one. It's good to get him to win and it is a good pot to get.

"He can make the odd mistake but is good usually and it was probably no harm he did make it (mistake six out) as he winged everything else after that.

"The horses are running well and are healthy so long may that last - in time we'll have a nice team.

"This fellow and Carriganog are in the (Galway) Plate and they'd be touch and go to get in but will run if they do. Tigris River might sneak into the hurdle and Plinth is in it too.

"There is a chance a couple of them will get in - I don't think the entries are as big this year and if they get in, they'll run."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

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Arcada another winner for Joseph

By Red Hrafan

Arcada, right, holds Capri at the finish (Healy Racing Photos)

The 2.55  Darley European Breeders Fund Maiden at the Curragh it looked a strong race on the book and was won in fine style by Arcada for Joseph O’Brien and ridden by Joseph’s brother Donnacha, The Rip Van Winkle colt was prominent throughout the race staying on to beat Capri in second with Taj Mahal back third it.

The race was touted as an introduction to Irish racing by Lightening Fast the first son of Frankel to race in Ireland but he was never a factor.

Arcada was one of the most experienced in the field having had two previous runs. 

Capri trained by Joseph’s father Aidan ran an eye-catching race on his debut staying on well inside the final furlong but was always being held By Arcada. 

Joseph said “ he’s well entitled to take his chance in a group race now and should get a mile.

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Its an O'Brien 1,2,3 Arcada Capri & Taj Mahal in the opener at the Curragh but Joseph takes the spoils 

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Arya Tara Joseph & Ana by David Betts 

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A first pattern success for Joseph

By Red Hrafan

Ana O'Brien pictured after recording her first ever double - Healey photos

Arya Tara last night became Joseph’s first pattern winner when winning the Listed Stanerra stakes at Leopardstown.

The rookie trainer who has only held his licence for just over a month has had a great start to his career.

The Dylan Thomas filly was winning her fourth race in a row, she was stepped up in trip for this race to 1m 6f, she was always up with the pace lying in second for most of the race, she led going into the final furlong she stayed on well and was pushed out to win by a length from Avenante.

Arya Tara provided Ana O’Brien with her biggest career win to date The filly also giving her a first ever double.

Anna said “ she’s a lovely filly and everything comes so natural to her, she relaxes anywhere you put her and tries very hard.”

A delighted Joseph said “ She is a well bred filly and has been progressing well, it’s great to get her to win a Listed race she stays very well. She gave me a first stakes winner and Anna as well so it’s a good evening. We will probably find a group race for her now, there’s a Group 3 Leger trial at the Curragh and all being well she might take her chance in that.

Arya Tara made it a family affair as she is owned by Joseph and Ana’s mother Annemarie

The filly may give Oder of St George a race if they ever met in the Irish St. Leger.

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A First Classic runner for Joseph

By Red Hrafan

Fledgling trainer Joseph O’Brien saddles his first runner in a Classic since taking out his licence at the beginning of June with Way to My Heart in the Group 1 Darley Oaks at the Curragh on Saturday.

The Galileo filly is still a maiden after seven previous starts, last seen out in June when she finished last of the seven runners in the Summer Ladies day Handicap at Navan over 1m 5f, 17 lengths behind the winner Ceol Na Nog.

Ana O’Brien takes the ride on the filly hoping to give the brother and sister combination a fairy tail Classic success.

Currently 100/1 with Paddy Power.

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Tesseract bags another winner for Joseph 

Tesseract
(Healy Racing Photos)

Champion Owner J.P. McManus successfully combined with trainer Joseph O’Brien and jockey Barry Geraghty for a second Killarney win in two days when their Tesseract (5/2) landed the opening Larkins Pub & Restaurant Milltown Novice Hurdle at Killarney today.

The trio were successful with long odds-on Oathkeeper at the venue yesterday and today scored with Tesseract, which held the late challenge of Hudson’s Bay by a neck.

O’Brien wasn’t present and after the race McManus’ racing manager Frank Berry stated “that was nice to get it out of the way and he jumped reasonably well and likes that good ground. He learned from Bellewstown and is getting the hang of the jumping.

“He’s more a summer horse than winter horse and we’ll see what’s down the road in the next few weeks, after Galway.”

Beaten 9/10 favourite Penhill, which trailed in last, was later reported by his rider Ruby Walsh to have burst a blood vessel.

By Tom Weekes

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Oathkeeper an Impressive winner for Joseph in Maiden hurdle at Killarney 

Oathkeeper and Barry Geraghty
(Healy Racing Photos)

The Joseph O’Brien trained, J.P. McManus owned Oathkeeper, under Barry Geraghty, had little difficulty justifying long odds-on 2/9 favouritism in the Ladbrokes Ireland Maiden Hurdle at Killarney today, winning easily on his hurdle debut.

Following the success O’Brien stated “he is a lovely horse and always worked well at home.

“He jumped well and a race is still a race. He’ll go for a novice hurdle next although Galway might come too soon for him.”

By Tom Weekes

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Hallmark Joins Joseph's National Hunt Squad

Former Ballydoyle Resident Hallmark winner of one of his 2 starts during his flat career has joined Joseph O'Brien's National Hunt Squad and is now owned by J.P.McManus and is set to debut at Kilarney in a maiden hurdle on Firday.

The son of Montjeu has not been seen on the Racetrack since his last outing in a conditions Race at Kilbeggan last August where he finished 4th of 4 runners.

Hallmark is a half brother to Il Palazzo & race winner Divine Night. He is a very nice addition for Joseph. Horses in training page updated  > http://josephobrienfansite.com/horses-in-training.php .

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Credit the Giver & Eagle Spirit both placed at Kilarney 

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Exactoris off the mark for Joseph 

Joseph O'Brien and Barry Geraghty
(Healy Racing Photos)

Exactoris got off the mark on his second start over flights, taking the Boomerang Animal Bedding Maiden Hurdle.

Successful in two bumpers last year, the five-year-old son of Shantou finished eleventh of twenty-eight on his debut over flights at Navan in December.

Stepped up to two and a half miles today, theJoseph O'Brien trained gelding raced behind the leaders, and was second with a circuit to race.

He improved to dispute the lead four out where he made a mistake, and he led from the next. He was pressed and ridden before the second last, but he found plenty for pressure, going on to score by four and a half lengths.

Air Command, who was backed from 7's to 9/2, finished second under Andrew Lynch forJim Culloty, while Jack The Wire (8's this morning and returned 2/1) was twelve lengths back in third for Denis Hogan.

The winner opened on-course at 5/4 and touched evens, before drifting out to 11/8 and favourite at the off.

Joseph O'Brien said afterwards: "He's a nice horse but jumped a bit green today.

"He should improve plenty for this and I'll speak to JP (McManus) and Frank (Berry) and see where to go next. Galway could be an option and he is a nice staying type who will be better when he jumps a fence.

"He was a bit fresh today as he had been off the track for a while."

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Ana O'Brien (pictured with father Aidan and sister Sarah)
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The Joseph O'Brien-trained Arya Tara completed a hat-trick as the O'Brien family dominated proceedings in the Roscommon Herald Handicap.

15/8 favourite Radar O'Reilly cut out the running in the race, which was over just under a mile-and-a-half, but was tackled two furlongs from home by Arya Tara.

The 9/4 shot soon hit the front, under Ana O'Brien, and went on to score by two-lengths in the colours of her mother Anne-Marie.

She was chased home by the Ana O'Brien-trained Immortal Bridge, which was ridden by Donnacha.

The winner, a daughter of Dylan Thomas, was following up on victories at Tipperary in May and at the Curragh last month.

Ana O'Brien said afterwards:- "She's very straight forward, and seems to handle any ground. She's done that well, and hopefully can win another one or two."

(Quotes by Alan Magee)

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No Biggie seen here winning at Leopardstown
(Healy Racing Photos)

After a win for their sister Ana earlier, on the Eddie Lynam-trained Future Icon, Joseph and Donnacha O'Brien got on the score-sheet themselves in the finale at Naas, the Barbeque Evening July 20th Handicap with No Biggie.

Joseph elected to bring No Biggie out again quickly, after his third placing at Fairyhouse on Wednesday, and it paid a rich dividend as the Lord Shanakill gelding ran away with the mile and a half contest, by four and a half lengths under Donnacha.

The winning rider said: "He did it really well and the step up to a mile and half suited him. He relaxes very well in his races and he could go further."

< No Biggie was bred by the O'Brien family's Whisperview Trading Ltd, and he went off the well-backed 5/2 favourite.

(AM & EM)

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Impressive Tesseract wins Maiden Hurdle at Bellewstown 

Winning connections of Tesseract - owner JP McManus (left), and rider Barry Geraghty
(Healy Racing Photos)

Three time bumper winner Tesseract got off the mark on his third start over flights, taking the Tierney Kitchens Balbriggan Maiden Hurdle.

The Joseph O'Brientrained five-year-old was fifth on his debut over hurdles at Leopardstown in December, before finishing second on his most recent start at Roscommon.

Briefly available at odds against last night, the son of Trans Island soon went odds-on, eventually going off the 4/9 market leader in the colours of owner JP McManus.

After racing in second under Barry Geraghty, he improved to lead five out, and kept up the gallop from the third last, going on to score comfortably by seven lengths.

Lord Fendale (25's this morning and from 16's to 12's on-course) kept on to take second under Andrew Lynch for Steven Donohoe, while Timing'severything (5's to 4/1) was ten lengths back in third under Mark Walsh for John Kiely.

"It's grand to get that out of the way. He jumped well and learned a bit from Roscommon where he was green," said Frank Berry, racing manager to JP McManus.

"We'll try and find a winners of one for him now. The way he jumps, fences should be no problem for him and he might go chasing sooner rather than later."

Geraghty added: "He did it well but I suppose it wasn't the strongest race. His jumping was a bit untidy, and that was the main concern.

"You'd hope he learned from today, but he can jump well and then just miss one. I suppose he is a work in progress."

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

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Arya Tara and Ana O'Brien (left)
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Joseph O’Brien has had a busy first 19 days as a registered trainer and today claimed his first ‘Derby’ win, when his Arya Tara landed the DoneDeal Apprentice Derby at the Curragh today.

The win was another family success for the O’Brien family, as Arya Tara was ridden to victory by the trainer’s sister Ana O’Brien and races in the colours of mother Annemarie O’Brien.< Arya Tara was also bred by the family’s Whisperview Trading Ltd and was the second winner of the day for Joseph O’Brien, who earlier supplied brother Donnacha O’Brien with a win on Reckless Gold.

Trainer O’Brien, registering his 11th success in just 19 days as a licensed trainer, later stated “she won her maiden well the last day, and we thought she had a nice handicap mark.

"We were hoping to get black type eventually, and that is probably where she will go now.

"It's a great result for all the family, and Ana gave her a good ride - I never won this race (as a jockey)!"

By Tom Weekes, quotes from Alan Magee

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Reckless Gold and Donnacha O'Brien
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The Joseph O’Brien trained Reckless Gold overcame an eight month layoff to win on his first start as a three year old in the DoneDeal European Breeders Fund Maiden at the Curragh today.

Ridden by the trainer’s brother Donnacha O’Brien, the son of Pivotal, having his first run since October, went clear with a furlong to race before recording a four and a quarter lengths win over Saafarr.

Afterwards trainer O’Brien stated “he always had an engine and he'd a couple of nice runs last year. He had a little setback through the winter and that's why he's only coming out now.

"He handles ease in the ground, and a stiff mile is perfect for him. I'm happy to get today out of the way, and we'll probably look for a Listed or Group race with him now."

By Tom Weekes, quotes from Alan Magee

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The €185,000 top lot is a Presenting half-brother to Rocky Creek

 PICTURE: Healy Racing

O'Brien snaps up top lot at Tatts Ireland Sale

A strong edition of the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale posted a much-improved set of returns following another good day's trade on Thursday, with proceedings headed by a Presenting gelding which was knocked down to Joseph O'Brien for €185,000.

At its conclusion the sale produced turnover of just under €14.3m, which was an improvement of 14 per cent on last year's figure. The €47,535 average was a new record for the sale while the €36,000 median equalled the previous high in this category.

Centre stage on Thursday went to the Rathbarry Stud-consigned Presenting three-year-old who was among several high-profile purchases made by O'Brien. The clearance rate did drop by three points to 82 percent while the 32 six-figure transactions represented a new record for the sale.

Margaret O'Toole was among those to challenge for the relation toRocky Creek and Tell Massini, but she eventually had to give best to O'Brien.

"He's a very nice, athletic type of horse from a good jumping family. He's a good horse and he was entitled to make a good price," declared O'Brien.

The rookie trainer also signed for a €120,000 son of Gold Well and he matched that price for a Milan brother to the Leinster National heroine Miss Xian from Kitty Cowhey's Loughmore Stables.

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4 More buys for Joseph

End of Day 2 of Tattersalls Ireland Derby sale & Joseph O'Brien has taken his Purchases up to 11 lots at a cost of 935,000 Euro.

1st buy a yearling, from the family of Norse Dancer at E70,000.

2nd buy a 3yr b/g son of Gold Well from the family of Coronel Yeager at E120,000 

3rd buy a son of Presenting  From the family of Rocky Creek and Tell Massini at E185,000..

4th buy for this son of Milan for E120,000 

Information from Jim O'Reilly many thanks to him 

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Eagle Spirit wins at Leopardstown for Joseph  

Thu 23rd Jun 2016, 19:26

Eagle Spirit and Donnacha O'Brien
(Healy Racing Photos)

The Joseph O’Brien trained once-raced Eagle Spirit defeated a pair of his father Aidan O’Brien-trained newcomers to win the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden at Leopardstown today.

Ridden by the winning trainer’s brother Donnacha O’Brien, Eagle Spirit stayed on well when pressurised in the home straight for a half length win over Venezuala, with a further half-length back to Diodorus, both of whom represent Aidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle team.

Following the win, Owning based Joseph O’Brien stated “he had a nice run here first time.

“Donnacha said it wasn't ideal making the running as he was quite green in front and he'll be better taking his time.

“He's a nice colt and will step up in grade now.”

By Tom Weekes, quotes from Gary Carson

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New jumps horse for Joseph O'Brien, 

Let's Twist Again, 4yr bay gelding by Galileo owned by J P McManus. Unraced on flat - Full Brother to Gypsy King a winner for Ballydoyle.

Joseph O'brien Horses in Training Update > http://josephobrienfansite.com/horses-in-training.php .

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Busy Day for Joseph at Tattersall Ireland Derby sale

Joseph O'Brien has purchased 7 lots

81	Presenting (GB) / Jamie's Darling (IRE) Ch.G.	60,000
	Consignor: Mount Eaton Stud — Purchaser: Joseph O'Brien
41	Presenting (GB) / Gales Return (IRE) Ch.G. Update	35,000
	Consignor: Rathbarry Stud — Purchaser: Joseph O'Brien
174	Flemensfirth (USA) / Oscar's Reprieve (IRE) B.G.	40,000
	Consignor: The Beeches Stud — Purchaser: Joseph O'Brien
128	Flemensfirth (USA) / Metro Star (IRE) B.G.	100,000
	Consignor: Mr Gerard Coleman — Purchaser: Joseph O'Brien
97	Drole d'Artiste (FR) B/Br.G. by Kingsalsa (USA) x La Lorelei (FR)	67,000
	Consignor: Moanmore Stables — Purchaser: Joseph O'Brien
179	Paris Texas (FR) B.G. by Kapgarde (FR) x Parice de La Borie (FR)	115,000
	Consignor: Kilminfoyle House Stud (Agent) — Purchaser: Joseph O'Brien
121	Stowaway (GB) / Manorville (IRE) B.G.	28,000
	Consignor: Galbertstown Stud — Purchaser: Joseph O'Brien

Joseph O'Brien has purchased 7 lots totaling 445,000 Euro. His Top buy was Lot 179, a Bay Gelding Named Paris Texas - Kapgarde x Paric De La Borie for  115,000 Euro & another top purchase was a gelding by Flemensfirth a relation of Grade 2 winner OSCAR TIME who went for 100,000 Euro. 

M V Magnier also purchased 4 lots on behalf of Coolmore.

135	Milan (GB) / Miss Mayberry (IRE) B.G. Update	70,000
	Consignor: Yellowford Farm — Purchaser: M V Magnier
58	Flemensfirth (USA) / Gypsy Mo Chara (IRE) B.G.	115,000
	Consignor: Abbey Stables — Purchaser: M V Magnier
199	Gentleman Walker (FR) Gr.G. by Walk In The Park (IRE) x Queen Isabella (GB) Update	160,000
	Consignor: Brown Island Stables — Purchaser: M V Magnier
159	Court Cave (IRE) / Native Artist (IRE) B.G.	115,000
	Consignor: Castletown Quarry Stud — Purchaser: M V Magnier

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Motherland in command at Ballinrobe
(Healy Racing Photos)

Motherland was very solid during the day for Ballinrobe's mile and five maiden and his supporters had very little to worry about as he hacked up in good style.

Joseph O'Brien's Galileo colt was backed from 6/4 to 10/11 before racing but bookmakers at the track evidently set out to get him in their satchels as he opened at even money and drifted out to 5/4 on the off.

He stayed on for third in a mile and a quarter maiden at Roscommon earlier this month and was stepped up in trip for this evening's assignment.

Donnacha O'Brien, on board the favourite, tracked Lazio before asking his mount for his effort over two furlongs out.

The response was immediate asMotherland soon swept by Lazio and quickened away approaching the home turn. He drew further clear to hit the line seven lengths to the good.

Sea Of Mystery (7/4) came through to take second by a couple of lengths from Lazio(33/1).

Donnacha O'Brien said: "He's a lovely horse - he's out of a good sprinter but he relaxes so well and has a good attitude and it means he has a turn of foot over that distance.

"He could make a nice stayer and is taking his racing well."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

By Michael Graham

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Intricately chins Landseer to seal Joseph's Seventh winner 

Intricately, left, overcomes Sir Edwin Landseer
(Healy Racing Photos)

Joseph O'Brien's Intricately make a taking debut when sluicing home in the seven furlong juvenile maiden at Gowran Park.

The going had eased to yielding to soft as the 10 runners were loaded for this opener.<Intricately raced in second as 4/6 favourite Sir Edwin Landseer broke well to lead. As the runners entered the home straight, Randall Stevens improved to second with Intricatelyin third.

The race looked to be between the odds-on favourite and Randall Stevens, who was battling away on his outer, but Michael Hussey asked for more from Intricatelyapproaching the final furlong.

He got a terrific response from the Fastnet Rock filly who picked up really well inside the furlong pole and readily overcame Sir Edwin Landseer with 100 yards to race. She won going away by a length and a quarter at 33/1.< Sir Edwin Landseer had to be content with second under Donnacha O'Brien. He came home three parts of a length ahead of third-placed Randall Stevens (4/1).

David Simmonson partnered Randall Stevens as Kieren Fallon gave up his rides today due to a bad chest infection.

The gambled-on Pindaric (12/1 to 7/1) was never better than fourth and could make no impression in the final furlong in finishing fifth.

Joseph O'Brien said: "She was working fairly well but I thought she'd be very green around here first time.

“She wasn't as green as I thought and Michael gave her a great ride. The race worked out well for her and she seemed okay on the ground.

“She'll probably step into a Listed or Group race — she'd be entitled to. Seven furlongs is probably her trip.”

The going was changed to soft after the first race with the rain still falling.

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

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NEW HORSE For Joseph (Horses in training page updated

Majestic Flyer - Majestic Missile x Starisa 

3 Year Old Filly - Half Sister to Race winner Gamble in Gold 

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Joseph & Donnacha chilling at the sales 

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Justice Frederick to be sold at goffs London Sale Pre Royal Ascot

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Joseph O'Brien Purchases the 2nd top lot for 100,000. 3yo bay gelding Yeats x Hataana at Goffs1866 Land Rover sale 

The 8th foal of Hataana (Robellino) 

FRESH from sending out a memorable across the card four timer at Listowel and Gowran yesterday, Joseph O'Brien has made a notable impact in the ring at the Goffs Land Rover Sale today.

The young trainer outlasted David Minton and Nicky Henderson for a popular son of Yeats who eventually came his way at €100,000.

The €25,000 foal purchase is a half-brother to the dual Grade 2-winning hurdler Desert Cry and the useful jumper Dysios.

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Fantastic start for JOBFS as we hit over 400 Unique Visitors in a day yesterday and are near 2000 in total.

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Fantastic four for Joseph on debut day

By Donal Murphy Mon 6th Jun 2016,

Oathkeeper comes home clear under Sarah O'Brien
(Healy Racing Photos)

Oathkeeper rounded off a memorable Bank Holiday Monday for his trainer Joseph O'Brien, who recorded four winners on his debut day as a trainer.

Successful with his first runner Justice Frederick at Gowran, O'Brien then registered his initial victory under National Hunt rules with Mai Fitzs Jack at Listowel.

Zig Zag made it three by taking a handicap at Gowran (providing brother Donnacha with a double), whileOathkeeper completed the four-timer in the concluding bumper at Listowel, the Dr Louis O'Carroll Flat Race.

A winner on his debut at Roscommon last June,Oathkeeper was then beaten into second on his next start at Tipperary in October.

Sent off the 11/8 favourite today, he raced just behind the leaders in the early stages, tracking his main market rival Bel Sas.

He went second with a circuit to race, and cruised alongside Bel Sas over two furlongs from home. He was pushed to the front a furlong and a half out, and he kept on strongly from there to score by nine lengths under O'Brien's sister Sarah.< Bel Sasfinished second under Patrick Mullins for his father Willie, while Smitty Bacall (18's to 12's on-course) was a further length and a quarter back in third under David Kiely for Shay Barry.

Joseph O'Brien wasn't present at either Gowran or Listowel today. He instead went to the sales at Goffs.

His father Aidan O'Brien said afterwards: "It's very exciting and great also for JP (winning owner JP McManus).

"It (Joseph's career) is something to look forward to and he looks a fair horse.

"I think he might be going jumping now but Joseph will discuss that with Frank (Berry. McManus' racing manager).

"It has been an incredible day and how can you improve on that!"

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

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Joseph O'Brien Factfile Page Updated > http://josephobrienfansite.com/Factfile.php

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4th winner for Joey as OATHKEEPER Canters home at Listowel

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 Zig Zag brings up Joey Treble By Donal Murphy Mon 6th Jun 2016,

Zig Zag (orange and blue) is ridden out by Donnacha O'Brien to beat Phebes Dream
(Healy Racing Photos)

Zig Zag (7/1) made it three on the day for Joseph O'Brien, and a double for his brother Donnacha, as he got up close home to land the Gowran Park Golf Club Handicap.

Joseph O'Brien got his training career off to the perfect start when Justice Frederick took the opener at Gowran under Donnacha.

He then completed an across the card double when Mai Fitzs Jack provided him with his first winner under National Hunt rules at Listowel.

Zig Zag, who had never won before today, was sent off a 7/1 chance here on his thirteen career start.

In rear early on, the son of Zoffany made some progress into mid-division with three furlongs to race.

He was ridden from the two furlong pole and got a nice run through on the rail from over a furlong out, keeping on well from there to lead close home, going on to score by a neck.

Phebes Dream (5/1) kept on well to take second under Shane Foley for John McConnell, while Prairie Wind (12/1) was a further length and a quarter back in third under Leigh Roche for Andy Oliver.

Three Majors was sent off the 9/2 favourite and he finished a very disappointing thirteenth under Chris Hayes for Paul Deegan.

Winning owner Anne-Marie O'Brien, who is the mother of the successful jockey and trainer, said afterwards: "It's been a great day for Joseph, and it's nice to get a bracket for this horse. He'll go for something similar again.

"I thought Ana's horse (No Biggie who finished 4th) was coming there to win, and I didn't really notice Donnacha until late on. He got a nice run up the rail, and finished well."

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

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Across the card double for Joseph O'Brien By Donal Murphy Mon 6th Jun 2016,

Mai Fitzs Jack pictured on his way to victory under Brian O'Connell
(Healy Racing Photos)

Less than an hour after recording his first winner with Justice Frederick at Gowran,Joseph O'Brien completed an across the card double, as his Mai Fitzs Jack made all to win the John B. Keane Maiden Hurdle.

An unlucky second on his hurdling debut at Tipperary last month, the seven-year-old son of Acambaro was sent off the 4/9 favourite this afternoon.

Sent straight to the front by Brian O'Connell, who was completing a quick opening race double, he stretched clear on the approach to the straight, and eased to a ten length success.

Pat Kelly trained the second and third, Licklighter (50/1) and Kansas Kid (50/1), and there was eight and a half lengths between them.

Aidan O'Brien, father of the winning handler, said afterwards: "Straightaway I got put in my place!

"It was great in Gowran and our own horse (runner-up Leo Minor) maybe got a little tired and I underestimated the strength of Joseph's horse obviously.

"His (Joseph's winner Justice Frederick) first run was over five and he is a horse that will get seven and further.

"This horse (Mai Fitzs Jack) was unlucky the last day when he made a mistake at the last two and I think the winner was a decent horse.

"I'm not sure but I'd imagine he'll (Joseph) keep him busy over the summer.

"It's a massive day for us and it's great to get a win both jump and flat.

"I couldn't believe when someone said to me that it was 23 years ago to the meeting (then at Tralee) that I had my first winner with Wandering Thoughts - I couldn't believe that, it is some coincidence.

"Joseph loves it (training) - he loved riding but it was tough for him for a long time (with weight) - doing nine stone every morning was very hard.

"He's a big man now, he's well over 11 stone and he doesn't look heavy.

"No one will get more pleasure than me but I'll have to keep my eye on the ball now!"<Mai Fitzs Jack won two point-to-point's for Mary Louise Hallahan and he went unsold at 26,000 pounds at Brightwells in December of 2014.

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

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Joseph O'Brien: enjoyed the perfect start to his training career

 PICTURE: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Joseph O'Brien enjoys winner with first runner

JOSEPH O'BRIEN'S transition to the training ranks got off to a flying start on Monday with his first runner with a licence, Justice Frederick, winning the opener at Gowran Park.

The two-year-old, owned by Maxwell Morris, justified favouritism to score on his second start under the trainer's younger brother, Donnacha, defeating Leo Minor - trained by their dad Aidan - by a length-and-a-half.

Justice Frederick, who ran under Aidan O'Brien's name when third eleven days ago, is entered in the Group 1 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on August 7.

The former dual champion jockey in Ireland saddles six more runners this afternoon - three apiece at Listowel and Gowran Park.

Joseph O'Brien's remaining runners today

5.20 Listowel
Oathkeeper

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Kalopsia unplaced at Listowel

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Joseph O'Brien officially trains 1st winner with Justice Frederick at Gowran Park exactly 23 yrs after his father Aidan trained his 1st winner

Joseph O'Brien's first runner with a training licence is a winner, as Justice Frederick beats Leo Minor, trained by his dad Aidan, at Gowran 

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Joseph Ready to roll with first official Runners 

Joseph Patrick O'Brien for the first time will have horses run in his own name today. He will be represented by Justice Frederick (2.05) Song Of Love (4.05) Zig Zag & No Biggie (4.35) At Gowran Park & Kalopsia (2.20) Mai Fitzs Jack (2.50) Oathkeeper (5.20) at Listowel lets hope he can get off the mark early best of luck Joseph. 

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Joseph O'Brien (left)
(Healy Racing Photos)

Joseph O’Brien’s wait to achieve ‘trainer’ status will finally (and thankfully!) end on Monday as the dual Champion Jockey is set to send out his first official runners at both Listowel and Gowran.

Speaking following the win of the Ballydoyle trained War Decree at Leopardstown today, O’Brien stated "all went well this morning (interview). The paperwork has been sorted out, and I'll be declaring on Sunday to have my first runners on Monday - I'll have a couple in Listowel and at Gowran, where we have a two-year-old and one in a handicap.”

By Tom Weekes, quotes from Alan Magee

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New Page - Joseph O'Brien Factfile > http://josephobrienfansite.com/Factfile.php

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O'Brien joy in Mayo National

King Leon (Mark Walsh, nearside) and Carriganog (Barry Geraghty) battle it out
(Healy Racing Photos)

Always up there in the pace-setting role, King Leon (Mark Walsh) led home a one two for Aidan and Joseph O'Brien in the McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase as owner of the first two, J P McManus, completed a big race double at Ballinrobe.

Course winning King Leon (10s into 17/2) led home by the Barry Geraghty-riddenCarriganog (5/1 joint favourite) at a distance of a length and a half.

McManus had earlier seen his colours carried to victory Barry Geraghty on the Charles Byrnes-trained Shanpallas in the McHale Coranna Handicap Hurdle.

McManus' racing manager Frank Berry said afterwards: "It was nice to relax as they were coming down to the last anyway!

"The winner jumped great and Mark gave him a great ride. It is a lovely race to win and all credit to Ballinrobe for putting on two lovely pots today.

"The track is in great order. We will try and find a similar race for both of them now."

K.C. Sexton, rider of Rohan's Pride trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pulled up having jumped poorly and lost his action.

(DM & EM)

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LUNDY TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER AT GOFFS LONDON SALE

Unlucky Fitz beat by a Head at Tip

Heartbreak City (left) and Jack Kennedy tackle Mai Fitzs Jack late on to deny Team O'Brien (Healy Racing Photos)