Quotes on The Highway Rat (IRE)

He had a very nice run on the opening day of the season (at the Curragh in March) which we thought was on very unsuitable heavy ground. He was beaten off top-weight and we were delighted, and we thought this was his season. Then he had a setback and we are just getting him out now. We thought he was plenty short for today, but it was just opportunity. He did that well and Billy was delighted with him. It all went straightforward and to plan.
After The Highway Rat (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Sat, 2nd Sep 2023 5f Flat Hcap Yielding

Quotes on Grand City Hall (IRE)

Park Hill Racing wanted a day out at Ascot (for the Shergar Cup) the last day and, apart from the transport cost, it was free entry and we got paid as there was prize money for all runners. Things didn't go right for him though as he became more antsy in the stable yard with every run. He completely missed the break at Ascot and burned himself up in the early part of the race, but the trip seemed to do him well and freshened him up. We knew he was well coming here as we used a blindfold on him at home and it worked. He isn't far off being a five furlongs horse, but this course and distance suits and if the ground stays quick, he'll run at the Curragh in two weeks' time. He could go on the all-weather, but there mightn't be a whole lot for him at Dundalk and he's had a good season, so if we get another run out of him we do, and if we don't we don't.
After Grand City Hall (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Wed, 11th Sep 2024 6f Flat Hcap Good to Firm

Quotes on Mehmar (IRE)

He's going the right way and is making up for lost time,. Colin said he's very straightforward, pings the gates. I was lucky to find this race for him, with not so many runners. It ticks another box and gets the second run out of the way. We might go to the drawing board now and make a plan. We'll progress our way up. I like the way he put his head down there and just did enough all the way to the line.
After Mehmar (IRE) finished 1st at Naas on Mon, 5th Aug 2024 5f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Ostraka (IRE)

We bought this animal in February, and Michael Halford who we bought her off will tell you as well, she has a bad back. This chap from Belgium used to come over to John Oxx 35 years ago and his son is better at it - I tried everybody including chiropractors since we bought her, and that owner has had some patience. It is his first ever horse. Your man Philippe came in and he yanked her back and looked at me and said in a Belgian accent ' that will either kill her or cure her!'. She was 460kg on that day and today she is 495kg. She is a grand filly. It is great to get a winner. We are having a disaster of a year and starting to come right now. The Joe McGrath (in the Curragh) will be the aim for her.
After Ostraka (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Sat, 7th Sep 2024 5f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Transcendental (FR)

Down in grade and they went good and fast which suited her fine. Robbie was good on her, he was nice and patient and when she hit the rising ground she stayed on well. I was a little bit concerned that the five might be a bit sharp, but it is a stiff five here and there was loads of pace in it which helped.
After Transcendental (FR) finished 1st at Navan on Sat, 27th Apr 2024 5f Flat Hcap Good to Yielding

Quotes on Greek Flower (IRE)

She won well again and the last day gave her a bit of confidence. . She’s in again on Sunday so we’ll see how we go. . She flew through that ground and it’s nice for Jamie going for the apprentice title.
After Greek Flower (IRE) finished 1st at Curragh on Tue, 31st Oct 2023 6f Flat Hcap Heavy

Quotes on Sturlasson (IRE)

I shouldn't have run him the last day and I take the rap for that. I should sat tight a bit longer. His work during the week was spectacular. He skipped along there and he loved it. It was a real professional performance and I'm delighted. We'll see what happens, the lads are saying they might go for the Palace of Holyroodhouse Handicap in Royal Ascot on the Friday. He was 90 coming here and, realistically, he probably shouldn't go up for it. I'd say he is in and around that.
After Sturlasson (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Sat, 18th May 2024 5f Flat Maiden Good to Yielding

Quotes on Apache Outlaw (IRE)

It is not easy to win these sprints off that weight. We gave him a break after he won here the last day, and we knew he had improved a good bit through the winter for a little bit of a break. We are thinking we might make an entry for him in Lingfield next week, we are sending a few down there next week. He could be on the way and that track could suit him. We have horses going to Newcastle next week as well.
After Apache Outlaw (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 22nd Mar 2024 6f Flat Hcap Standard

Quotes on Harry's Hill (GB)

He's an absolute superstar! He was bought for 12 grand and he has won 130/140 thousand. We thought it wasn't a bad race, but he's super fast out even though I think Rory (Cleary on Navalny) took him on there today. Plum draw in one and Wayne said to me 'I'm letting him roll'. In fairness, the handicapper has given us a chance as he has dropped him a couple of pounds. That obviously helped us - running well without getting there and this time we got there. There's a race in Navan coming up soon over five. He has never run well over six, but I would be half tempted to give him a run in the Bold Lad (at the Curragh). He's never got it before, but it is a big pot and he likes those!
After Harry's Hill (GB) finished 1st at Bellewstown on Tue, 27th Aug 2024 5f Flat Hcap Good to Yielding

Quotes on Keke (GB)

That is three in a row and they were all photos so that’s the right way to do it. We have been hitting the bar with a good few seconds this year at the Curragh so it’s nice to get a winner. It’s my favourite track. I’ve been training for Andrew Cohen (Wood Hall Stud) a good while now and we’ve had a bit of luck together. He’s just gradually moved up through the (handicap) grades this year. Billy (Lee) couldn’t ride him today, so we took the 5lb off him. James won five for us on Celtic Revival and has probably ridden about ten winners for us. He’s a good rider and is hard to get now as people are cottoning on to him. He’s nearly as tall as me!. He might get into the Bold Lad but whether he’s good enough for something like that we’ll think about it.
After Keke (GB) finished 1st at Curragh on Sat, 10th Aug 2024 6f Flat Hcap Good to Firm

Quotes on Arnhem (IRE)

We're over the moon, that's brilliant. You couldn't ask for a nicer place to have a winner. We've had him from May. He's had brilliant form in the past and he deserves that win, he's been too long without a win and he's had such good runs. He's such a good horse. He has a lovely temperament and he's a brilliant wee horse to have anything to do with. We only have him and another one as part of the syndicate for David, that's all and a couple of breakers.
After Arnhem (IRE) finished 1st at Curragh on Sat, 26th Aug 2023 6f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Rappell (IRE)

We thought about leaving him off after his last win. I was kicking myself as I had him entered here but went to Cork because it was three-year-old only,. I wanted to run him once here as I thought he was a horse that would suit the place, I'm glad I did now. I think he lost his stick but once they are responding they don't need it. He doesn't kill himself in front by the looks of it, the last furlong looked like coming up the Cheltenham hill!. We might have one more go with him. I think he'll be a better horse next year, we'll either put him in the sales or keep him ourselves for next year.
After Rappell (IRE) finished 1st at Curragh on Sat, 31st Aug 2024 6f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Nouvel Espoir (IRE)

He had a very good run the last day at the Curragh and the runner-up has since won, so it gave the form a great boost. It was nice for him to bring that form here and this good quick track suited. He is a well-bred, strong horse and it is lovely to have him.
After Nouvel Espoir (IRE) finished 1st at Tipperary on Fri, 9th Aug 2024 5f Flat Hcap Good to Firm