Quotes on Little Mixup (IRE)

I thought the handicapper had this lad and I asked him to drop the horse a pound to get him into a 0-116, but it looks like he was right. The race cut up though - the favourite tipped up and it probably wasn't the strongest race. He is game, Mark (McDonagh) gave him a lovely ride and thanks to the McDonaghs who support me well and Lorraine (Mark McDonagh's mother) looks after the horses when they return home on breaks. I have to thank all the owners who all stood by me (during the suspension) as it was a tough end to the year. It was messy and I advised owners to send horses here and there, and thankfully I got them back. . My horses have been running ok, but I have been running a lot of ordinary ones too so we're thinning them out now. We are very busy, I have a lot of youngsters of my own which I hope to sell and have 15 point-to-pointers. I have a bunch of yearlings too, so hopefully we'll drive on now.
After Little Mixup (IRE) finished 1st at Thurles on Sun, 21st Jan 2024 1m 7f Hcap Hurdle Soft

Quotes on Indiana Jones (FR)

He's a huge horse. I'm not sure where he goes now, the race at Thurles (Grade 3 Pierce Molony Memorial Novice Chase) would be an option and is probably more than likely where he'll go. He took some pearlers of falls last season and 'Puppy' (Robbie Power) did a great job with him, he went up to his for a while. The girls in the yard also did a lot of ground work at home with him. It's an unbelievable family and there are still two young ones running around. It was hard to work out Mullins' horses today as they ran so bad the last day. I thought if they mightn't be on song we might have a squeak. I know we had a bit to find on ratings but a graded race is a graded race and it was a nice pot.
After Indiana Jones (FR) finished 1st at Navan on Sat, 4th Mar 2023 2m Novice Chase Good to Yielding

Quotes on If You Let Me (GB)

It was a nice opportunity and he jumped really well and loved that ground. We fancied him a few days in bumpers and he just didn’t find anything off the bridle and you’d wonder if something came to him what there would be there. Hopefully that will give him a bit of confidence and he’ll be campaigned over the summer.
After If You Let Me (GB) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Fri, 17th May 2024 2m Maiden Hurdle Good to Yielding

Quotes on Whiskeywealth (IRE)

He was very disappointing in the Dan Moore (eighth at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start). I thought I’d got it wrong and he wasn’t good enough, but I’d say he hit a flat spot on the day,. Today was a bit lower class, but he did it well. He was in great form coming here and I was hoping he’d run a good race. He’s been very consistent, and we’re delighted to get a good pot. He was due to run in this race last year, but he scoped wrong a couple of days beforehand. He’s still improving and that was a career best over fences.
After Whiskeywealth (IRE) finished 1st at Gowran Park on Sat, 9th Mar 2024 2m Hcap Chase Heavy

Quotes on Rebel Gold (IRE)

that was a great thrill and myself and my father always thought this lad had a big race in him. He was the last winner my father had in Gowran so it is extra special to win a big one. We were so unlucky that he hadn't won a big one by now, he'd been placed so many times. He's so consistent and the handicapper hasn't always been easy on him. Whatever happens after today, it doesn't matter, it's a bonus. he jumps and travels and any jockey that rides him comes back with a smile on their face - they get such a thrill from him. He's a pleasure to train because he's the most straightforward horse you'll come across. We went for the Leopardstown Chase last year and really thought he'd get the trip, as it turned out he didn't really. We might go back for it though, ride him differently and try to creep into it. He deserved to win a big one, I'm delighted for the horse and delighted for the owners.
After Rebel Gold (IRE) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Sat, 14th Jan 2023 2m 1f Hcap Chase Soft to Heavy

Quotes on Walhaan (IRE)

We said we were going to have one shot at him (Psalm) and we weren't going to do the donkey work today. Ben said 'I'll have one go at him' and it worked lovely. What a genuine horse to go to battle with, he's been very good. It is something that we would always be thinking about - swapping the headgear around and bits and pieces. We took the headgear off him there for a couple of runs and he ran a couple of crackers. I just felt the last day he was waiting a bit for them, so thinking about it during the week we said we would put the cheekpieces on. He only had them on once. We just put Ben up. Darragh (O'Sullivan) has done a brilliant job on him, he has done nothing wrong. We just said we would go for a bit more experience today in what we thought was going to be a tactical race. Ben said he moved beautifully down to the start, he said he gave him some feel. He said they went a true gallop and he said at the furlong pole he thought he had a chance. He didn't say he was going to win, but he thought he had a chance. He said he really battled for him then. I would say he'll come back here. We will let him freshen up again as he likes to be fresh. That's his career-high mark he is after winning off as an eight-year-old. From the horse's point of view, it is thumbs up to him. It is impressive. He is thriving on his work.
After Walhaan (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 18th Oct 2024 1m 2f Flat Hcap Standard

Quotes on Irish Blaze (IRE)

I thought he was going too quick during the race but, in fairness, Carl (Millar) sat up and gave him a breather down to the second-last. He finished very strong. I thought he'd go close, but I didn't think he would win that easily (by 6.5 lengths). I'd say he will stay further, he might improve going even up in trip so we'll probably give that a try next time. We might stick him into a big enough handicap chase off a low weight and see how it goes. He jumps brilliantly which wasn't always the way with him. Davy Condon rides him out at home every morning on his own because he is a difficult horse to ride and does a great job.
After Irish Blaze (IRE) finished 1st at Down Royal on Tue, 23rd Jan 2024 2m Novice Chase Soft

Quotes on Semblance Of Order (IRE)

he’s a good horse on the flat but started acting the monkey at stalls. We were going to step him up in trip at that stage and then schooled him over hurdles and he jumps well. He was a bit novicey at the first few and Sam gave him a super ride. We thought if we could get to the last and then go forward as he wouldn’t do any more than he has to in front. He’s had a couple of schooling days and hopefully there is plenty of improvement. There is a race at Fairyhouse in a couple of weeks but it might come a bit soon and Christmas might be the next stepping stone. He’s very clean winded and settles well. It’s good to see Sam back (from injury) and he’s a great young lad. I have full confidence in him.
After Semblance Of Order (IRE) finished 1st at Punchestown on Thu, 16th Nov 2023 2m Maiden Hurdle Soft

Quotes on Answering (IRE)

Cian only lives 200 yards down the road and that’s his first winner at Thurles. He was off for six months after breaking his leg in Listowel and I think he’s only back a few weeks so it’s great to get him a winner. It was an ideal opportunity after his last two runs. I know he’s a nine-year-old but he’s improving all the time and is only coming to himself this year. We’ll probably find a handicap for him down the line and maybe a bit further would suit. He goes on all ground and seems to handle that well. All options are open for him. This race was for trainers who hadn’t 20 winners over jumps last year and it’s great to be able to get a race like that.
After Answering (IRE) finished 1st at Thurles on Sat, 16th Mar 2024 1m 7f Maiden Hurdle Heavy

Quotes on My Gaffer (IRE)

He’s out of Deep Sunset who was a good mare.
After My Gaffer (IRE) finished 1st at Listowel on Mon, 19th Sep 2022 2m Bumper Good

Quotes on Miss Gherkin (IRE)

She is a really good mare. She got a great bit of confidence from her win at Leopardstown and the better ground is suiting her. She always worked like a good mare and showed promise. She ran well in a Listed bumper at Limerick after being a little bit far back. She is class and we will pick something out for her in a couple of weeks, we will see how she is at home.
After Miss Gherkin (IRE) finished 1st at Tramore on Mon, 22nd Apr 2024 2m Hcap Hurdle Good

Quotes on Unklipped (IRE)

Heather (Buckle, owner) came over from England today to see her run. The last day we were very disappointed, she just put up no performance. We just thought she needed to be ridden more positively,. Obviously, it was a surprise. I told Heather all winter that we have a mare that's well capable, but things just need to click. Her pedigree isn't bad. To be fair, Cal gave her a great ride and that's what she needed. The handicapper can't be too hard on her as the highest-rated horse in the race was 104. Hopefully, he won't crucify us. We're only getting to her now and I hope she'll improve. She'll jump a fence in time.
After Unklipped (IRE) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Mon, 19th Jun 2023 2m Maiden Hurdle Good to Yielding

Quotes on Eve's Hope (IRE)

We had her operated for her wind and (she) has improved a lot from it. We always thought a lot of her, but had been disappointing on her last couple of runs. She always worked well at home, but at Cork the last day she didn't get home over 2m4f. He (Smith) said she idled when she hit the front and hopefully she can improve from that. There's a race for her at Limerick over Christmas next. I bought her as a foal for two grand and has won a pot today. I'm a farmer, train for a few friends of mine and have 12 or 13 in.
After Eve's Hope (IRE) finished 1st at Clonmel on Tue, 3rd Dec 2024 2m Maiden Hurdle Yielding

Quotes on Baltinglass Hill (IRE)

He was very unlucky to get beat in Navan where it looked like he had it well won and made a mistake at the last. His jumping won the race in Killarney under a brilliant ride from Rachael Blackmore, and Darragh (O’Keeffe) was equally good on him this evening. He’s only a four-year-old but he’s growing up and learning his trade. He hasn’t won by far and hopefully won’t get a massive penalty and we’ll find another handicap for him. I thought the ground had gone (too soft) for him but when I came here I couldn’t believe my luck. Jim Guilfoyle (owner) has been with me for years and we’ve had loads of winners together and he’s a fantastic supporter.
After Baltinglass Hill (IRE) finished 1st at Ballinrobe on Mon, 9th Aug 2021 2m Hcap Hurdle Good

Quotes on San Aer (IRE)

I was nervous for a moment but he said if he had to pull him up to go wide, it would have sickened the horse so he kept chancing the inside. He got a good ride, loves that ground and it couldn't be heavy enough for him. He won this race last year, is a great honest horse and keeps pulling out every day. He had a nice second last week and while he got stopped, wouldn't have won. He'll go to the Curragh on Sunday for either a E50,000 mile handicap or another race over seven furlongs. I'll chat with the owners and decide.
After San Aer (IRE) finished 1st at Galway on Mon, 30th Oct 2023 1m Flat Hcap Heavy