After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 31st Mar, 2024 (1st)  James felt that there was no touch or bump and is reasonably confident that everything should be okay. Tom (Doran) has been a huge supporter and I’m delighted for him. The tongue tie slipped in Thurles the last day and he didn’t see out his race. Maybe the ground was too quick for him. His form up to then was mighty and this race was the aim for a while. P J Rothwell

After race at Clonmel Thu, 7th Dec, 2023 (1st)  He won on heavy ground here last season and maybe was disappointing afterwards,. He ran very nice races in two novice chases which have worked out really well this year and while I hoped he run well in a Listed hurdle at Down Royal, he ran no race. I had a horse that disappointed the same day though which left me scratching my head for a day or two. Alan Hutson, who looks after him at home, does a brilliant job and said he felt great during the week. I was doubting it and was wondering was today coming too soon after Down Royal but I trust my staff at home and Alan was happy with him. Hurdles weren't his thing and you'd love to think he could progress over fences. I'll stick with the novice handicap chase road as he isn't up to graded class but there is great prize-money for him. We'll see where it brings us. P J Rothwell