Quotes on Pier Pressure (FR)

it's a pity for Amy Jo (Hayes, jockey) as I used to work with her father and she was due to ride him but was claimed for one of her regular stables today, so we went back to Jack who has gone jumping. The horse loves getting in to trouble and he's due that win. We kept him on the team, he leads work at home and he'll pay his way. The other filly (Vivienda) is inexperienced, was a three-year-old racing against older hardened horses and it was her first time in a big handicap. There are plenty of days in her.
After Pier Pressure (FR) finished 1st at Gowran Park on Sat, 27th Jul 2024 1m Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Current Option (IRE)

Class is permanent and form is temporary! It's been a while since he won but he ran a great race in the premier handicap at Cork (last month), where he finished fourth,. We ran him in the Curragh the last day where he was drawn right out on the wing and he got very upset in the stalls and he ran very freely. He was in good form and we just felt that Fairyhouse would suit him, around a bend, that he'd be able to relax and drop it, which he did. Adam gave him a good ride, he was very cool on him. The plans for the boys are that they're always over for the end of July and that's where he'll go. I'll see what the handicapper gives him and we'll try and get him into those two big handicaps in Galway. If he's going to get in off his current mark I'll leave him but if not I might have to run him again. He's a horse of a lifetime and you just don't get many horses like him.
After Current Option (IRE) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Fri, 7th Jun 2024 7f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Black Storm (IRE)

I rode his dad (Ten Sovereigns) a lot and his dad was very weak and then all of a sudden he came right. I think he won three races, including a Group 1, in three weeks. This lad didn't run as a two-year-old, he was obviously weak. I ride a bit of work for Kevin and I'm loving it. He was a steering job and I enjoy all steering jobs!. I got him off Ken Condon who had all the work done with him. He ran in a barrier trial and we got him after that. He improved from the barrier trial and he improved from the run in Cork. Probably a bit worried coming back to seven (furlongs) on a quicker surface, but that was the only option because he needs good ground. I was going to go to Killarney on Monday, so I have made the right call. I'd say he is a very nice horse. The O'Flynns in Cork own him, good supporters of mine over the years. I don't know, but I presume they will sell him.
After Black Storm (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 4th Oct 2024 7f Flat Maiden Standard

Quotes on Clarita (IRE)

I was unlucky the last day when I was beaten a nose on her over six. I think the step up to seven helped her today. I thought we went a nice gallop early and I was just able to slot into a lovely position and I was very happy through the race. She travels lovely through her race and while I probably thought I got there a fraction too soon, I hit the line today. I'm delighted I'm getting the opportunities from Gavin and many other trainers to ride the likes of these horses.
After Clarita (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 15th Dec 2023 7f Flat Maiden Standard

Quotes on Chavajod (GB)

It's a special story behind this because Joseph Costello, who is one of the owners ,was the doctor on duty at Galway the day Wesley got injured and he looked after him in hospital when he was in ICU. I freshened him up after he ran the last time. Ross was home last week and I entered him at one minute to 12 last Thursday as an afterthought. I said to Ross 'is he okay to run' and he said 'yeah'. He was very good today and the freshness did well for him.
After Chavajod (GB) finished 1st at Dundalk on Wed, 6th Dec 2023 1m Flat Hcap Standard

Quotes on Punk Poet (IRE)

Sarah rode him out yesterday and said he was in great form. We were afraid Brains might take us on and hassle us but Chris (Hayes) got him out good and sharp. He was okay until turning out of the back straight when another horse got carted with and hassled him a bit. Once they are going a good even gallop he enjoys it and that’s three he’s won this year. Aileen owns him and loves him and the girl that minds him, Winnie, adores the horse so it will be a happy team going home. Aileen sneaked off at the sales and bought him. I was wondering what she was doing but he’s better than the ones I was buying!. Once you go into the high 70s or low 80s you are kind of limited for options and that’s why there are not too many runners in these races because people don’t keep them in training due to the lack of opportunities. We’ll find another one for him and kick on.
After Punk Poet (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 10th Nov 2023 1m Flat Hcap Standard

Quotes on Proleek Prince (IRE)

He was very positive on him, he's as tough as nails. I'm very happy with that. I knew he was going to run well, but you're always doubting it against the big guns. Onwards and upwards with him, he has a lot more to give. He wants further because he stays, he hasn't a great turn of foot. Dylan rode him perfectly and did exactly what he said he was going to do, drawn on the wide outside. He bided his time and got him in onto the rail before the turn on the back straight. That's only his seventh run, he's strong and he eats up well so we'll keep him on the go. He'll even go hurdling, but we'll see how far he goes on the Flat - we'll see what the handicapper does with him. I have him in at Dundalk on Friday and just put him in there because I thought the ground might be firm here. When I rang this morning they said it was yielding and Dylan told me before the race that it was riding dead.
After Proleek Prince (IRE) finished 1st at Punchestown on Tue, 17th Sep 2024 1m Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Rampage (IRE)

James had the choice between him and Thompson Gunner and I told him to ride whatever one he wanted. He just about got it right!. It's been a little bit disappointing this year that we didn't get a win with him. I thought his coat had gone a little bit on us in the last couple of weeks and I just wasn't sure where we were with him. He battled it out well. They can lead you astray a little bit at this time of year because it's getting colder and some of them start to coat a bit quicker than others. I'd love to go to Bellewstown with him, as local lads own most of him, but with a penalty it probably wouldn't be the right thing. His first run here was a real good run, when fourth, and he didn't run bad the next time either. I'd say as long as he's in form we'll tip away.
After Rampage (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 27th Sep 2024 1m Flat Hcap Standard

Quotes on Seti (IRE)

He disappointed us the first day he ran, he ran terrible and showed nothing. He's a full-brother to Hokusai who has disappointed us a good few times, so I was afraid to be too confident. The 10lb (price allowance) and the 5lb claim left him well enough in and we had him down here a couple of times. He worked with Gordon's horse (Elliott, Coachello) who won in Lingfield last week, the good horse, and has worked at home with him. He didn't beat him or anything, but he did work with him. He was fit and ran through the line there. He's in good shape with himself, looks great and has a good skin on him. He's a real healthy horse and has been coming on nicely. We always thought he other fella (Hokusai) was quite good but he's failed to win so far, hopefully he will yet.
After Seti (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Wed, 29th Nov 2023 7f Flat Maiden Standard

Quotes on Free Solo (IRE)

Resolute in the finish. We were just waiting for him to land one. He's a very good horse, a very genuine horse. He was going to win one eventually, he always runs his race. He might be a little bit better on the turf with a tiny bit of a dig in the ground, but we're very happy to be able to pick up one with him. They are great owners and are delighted. We had a nice bit of fun with them throughout the year - he was second in Galway and ran a few nice races. A nice, consistent horse and a great, fun horse to have. We'll see whether we give him a break or whether we will run him once more up here, but we'll aim for the turf again with him.
After Free Solo (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 12th Jan 2024 7f Flat Hcap Standard

Quotes on Rock Etoile (IRE)

It's great for Sam to get his first winner,. He's very good value and he's probably a bit more than a 10lb claimer at the moment. He's tidy and rides well. He stumbled and nearly came down, I don't know what happened. He did it well and he's always capable in that class. 10lb off him was a big help. He ran better than the finishing result in Galway last time, he was a bit wide and the race was a bit messy. He's a grand handicapper and it's great to have the likes of him for the apprentices, to get them going.
After Rock Etoile (IRE) finished 1st at Gowran Park on Sat, 21st Sep 2024 1m Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Cornahilt Soldier (IRE)

I fancied her last night (in Fairyhouse) and she didn't get much luck in-running. I was disappointed coming home last night. I was confident in her today, she ate up and there wasn't a bother on her. She had a spring in her step this morning. We'll see now, the handicapper will probably put her out of the '65' bracket, but she showed she probably can progress on her run last night.
After Cornahilt Soldier (IRE) finished 1st at Down Royal on Fri, 31st May 2024 7f Flat Hcap Good