So delighted to hear that the super talented & incredibly decent & giving trainer that is Willie Mullins won the UK’s top award today - no one deserves it more. He carries his brilliance so lightly, with such humility. Sometimes in this mad world, good things happen to good people.” Miriam O’Callaghan on X.

“Jimmy and has team have done a great job with him. It’s wonderful to be here today and sharing it with them and their family. They are great for racing and you can see when they win a race how enthusiastic the crowd are.” J.P. McManus after Spillane’s Tower won his second Grade 1

“It’s Punchestown, our local track, there is nothing better than this! All our friends and family are here, it’s very special.

“To win it last year was a bit of a shock, but to win it two years in a row is something that can probably never be repeated again. We have to enjoy every second.

“In a lifetime you could have a hundred horses and never have a horse like him.” Sean Mulryan on Fastorslow

“By God did he give a performance today and I’m delighted. It’s petrifying, it’s torture, because you want the horse to show everybody how good they are. That’s really important for Jack but Paul Townend isn’t going away.”

Brian Acheson after Teahupoo’s win