Thurles Tue, 13th Feb, 2024  Our Boy Rocky He is a fine horse, he had two nice runs in maiden hurdles and came out of Limerick well,. I saw this race where he was getting allowances from bumper winners and while the other horse (morning favourite St Cuthberts Cave) came out, I was hopeful either way. We like him, he jumps great and Richie gave him a nice positive ride. He is fragile mentally so will let him learn his job. He is a novice until December so we'll see how he progresses and he could possibly jump fences next season.

Fairyhouse Mon, 1st Jan, 2024  Mighty Oak Lad there wasn't much pace on and Mighty Oak Lad is a good jumper, so Donagh lobbed away in front. He said he made a mistake at the first in Thurles and his race was over. Everything was happening a bit quick for him around there as he's a big oul horse. I'd say he's definitely suited by a bigger track and I'd say he'll stay hurdling. We'll give him a couple more runs and see if he can improve again.

Limerick Fri, 29th Dec, 2023  Aghmorough Bridge She jumps well and will probably jump a fence better. I was hoping for a good run as our horses had been sick for a couple of months but the horse yesterday (Barton Snow) ran well which was encouraging. She was a good point-to-point mare (won three times) and it was a toss-up between coming here or going back point-to-pointing. She will probably appear next over fences I’d imagine. The mother was a great mare and won eight times.

Limerick Tue, 26th Dec, 2023  Phils Choice Philip wanted me to drop her in but we were going very slow going up the hill the second time and she was jumping and travelling so well, I ended up jumping into a position too soon. She had a good look at the last two hurdles but to be fair to her, stuck her head out and battled well. She did it well in the end.

Naas Thu, 14th Dec, 2023  Cristiano Marealdo I ran her in Gowran the last day on bottomless ground. She was very weak last year and I thought she’d run a nice race in Gowran but, after travelling well up the back straight, she stopped stone dead at the top of the hill — she just couldn’t get out of the ground. We said we’d go back to two miles and drop her in and Joey was excellent on her. Peter Byrne is an owner/breeder and has had horses with me for years. I bought a few fillies for him with pedigrees and this filly came out of the Derby Sale for five grand. He’s been very patient with her, and I’m delighted she’s won for him. His health wasn’t very good last year and he’s lucky to be with us. He’s got a huge kick out of this today.