Quotes on Happy Jacky (IRE)

He ran a belter in Galway before (second at the Festival in 2022) so that is something that we could think about and there is a nice conditions race in Cork. 
After Happy Jacky (IRE) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Mon, 17th Jun 2024 3m Hcap Hurdle Good

Quotes on Ash Tree Meadow (FR)

It wasn't really the plan to run him but when the race looked like it would cut up we decided we'd declare him and then make our mind up what to do. In fairness to Eamon and Robbie (Waters) they said 'whatever you want to do'. It worked out great. He's a good horse, Sam said he hated that ground and he'll be better on better ground. There is a race in Fairyhouse and a race in Aintree for him. He'll be entered in the Irish National and we'll see what Eamon wants to do, it's just whether he'd get that trip would be my only concern. We had four or five seconds last weekend but no winner. I'd be anxious myself, we haven't much between now and Cheltenham but it's happy days (today).
After Ash Tree Meadow (FR) finished 1st at Navan on Sat, 2nd Mar 2024 2m 4f Chase Heavy

Quotes on Dartan (GB)

He's such a laid-back horse, even Derek (O'Connor) said that yesterday. It doesn't take much out of him. James said it felt like he was flat out most to the way, but he finds. He is so laid-back, so it is hard to know if he is flat out or not. We will definitely consider the Petingo and the Irish Cesarewitch that he is entered in. I have to figure all that out with the weights. He would run if the ground is okay, he wouldn't want it too soft. I knew he was in great nick, he hadn't a nut left this morning. I wasn't worried about form-wise, I was a little bit worried about the trip but he stayed very well.
After Dartan (GB) finished 1st at Bellewstown on Wed, 30th Aug 2023 2m 4f Hcap Hurdle Good

Quotes on Shecouldbeanything (IRE)

Jack said she travelled well and got there too soon,. He gave her a kick and she quickened at the back of the second-last. She is not a bad mare and was unlucky at Galway when she made mistakes at the second-last and last and would have been bang there only for that. She will go to Gowran for a Listed race next and could also win on the Flat - she is a good filly.
After Shecouldbeanything (IRE) finished 1st at Killarney on Fri, 25th Aug 2023 2m 1f Hcap Hurdle Yielding to Soft

Quotes on The Wallpark (IRE)

I’d say he wants further and we had him in a hurdle later in the week but we thought with the rain we’d run him (today). He jumped a bit a novicey today but the further he went the better he got. He’s a tough horse and I’d say he wants two and a half. He was good and tough to do what he did there. He’ll be a chaser in time.
After The Wallpark (IRE) finished 1st at Listowel on Wed, 20th Sep 2023 2m Hurdle Yielding to Soft

Quotes on Whatcouldhavebeen (IRE)

It's great as we haven't had a great run over the winter, a lot of our horses were under a cloud and just weren't performing. We thought she worked nicely the other morning, herself and Boher Road together. He was giving us a nice run until he decided to exit! That gave us a little bit of confidence that she was back somewhere near her best again. She was second in a Grade 1 at this meeting last year. Since she got her summer break she hasn't been firing and she's just coming back to herself now. We'll probably stick to handicap company for Punchestown. It's great to get her back in front again and back running the way she can run. . Aidan kicked on a long way out. We were a bit worried when Oliver McKiernan's horse (Kilbree Warrior) came out as that is normally the pacesetter. . She was starting to hit a bit of a flat spot in her races so we put the cheekpieces on and she travelled a bit better than she has been. They were just going too steady so it backfired a little bit on us as we had to push the pace on ourselves rather than being brought along. She is game and genuine and stayed at it well. It was a brilliant ride by Aidan, very similar to what he did in the Grade 1 last year. We didn't have Ashroe Diamond catching us down the straight today.
After Whatcouldhavebeen (IRE) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Mon, 1st Apr 2024 2m 6f Hcap Hurdle Heavy

Quotes on Senecia (IRE)

That was wonderful and we have him since he was a foal. As a three-year-old we failed to sell him and he became a covid carry over so today was a big day,. We reverted back to this distance, he has a good cruising speed and Philip gave him a great ride. He was near enough at the last (when Icare Desbois exited) and got there so that's the main thing. He might go to Galway now and good ground suits him. It has been bottomless during the winter and no matter where we went, there was rain coming. Vincent has five horses and we have a small operation. The competition is strong where ever you go and this is great. The last big pot I won was the Fortria Chase with Arctic Skipper.
After Senecia (IRE) finished 1st at Killarney on Sun, 12th May 2024 2m 1f Hcap Hurdle Good to Yielding

Quotes on Bardenstown Lad (GB)

We’re very surprised. His last couple of runs over fences he didn’t want to know about it and he had no race the other day in Tipperary as he made no effort at all. He just doesn’t seem to enjoy chasing. He was entered in Doncaster (Sales) next week but I’d say there might be a change of plan. I’ve no idea where he’ll go next but that’s a nice prize to get.
After Bardenstown Lad (GB) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Fri, 17th May 2024 3m Hcap Hurdle Good to Yielding

Quotes on Dreal Deal (IRE)

He enjoyed himself there, you could see the class that he still has from three out to the last.
After Dreal Deal (IRE) finished 1st at Down Royal on Sun, 14th Apr 2024 2m 4f Chase Yielding

Quotes on Kings Hill (IRE)

It didn't look the strongest race but that is always the worst race to watch! Off his Leopardstown run you'd have to say he'd win,. I have him entered up plenty since Leopardstown but was just waiting for nice ground and today's wasn't his ideal ground. He is a lovely honest horse and this is grand to get out of the way. Of course we would love to go to Cheltenham and the Supreme Novices is a month today, although today's performance wasn't good enough to win a Supreme. I wouldn't chance running him before it though. Tony Costello (consignor) mentioned him to me in Doncaster and in fairness to Paul Lyons, living in London, and Tom Quinn they bought him between them.
After Kings Hill (IRE) finished 1st at Thurles on Tue, 13th Feb 2024 1m 7f Maiden Hurdle Soft to Heavy

Quotes on The Very Man (IRE)

He deserved that as he had been running well on the flat. He is a fantastic horse, runs over hurdles and on the flat and he'll win again on the flat,. I was in a panic about the November Handicap because he had to have three flat runs for it and if the entries aren't closed, could run in it. Otherwise I might even find a handicap for him in England. He is a bit slow out of stalls, that is the hard part as it is difficult to teach an eight year old to come out quicker!. It is great for Dan and Linda Kiely (part owners with Rob Kearney) as he's the first horse we'd had for them.
After The Very Man (IRE) finished 1st at Thurles on Thu, 6th Oct 2022 2m Flat Maiden Soft

Quotes on Zeeband (IRE)

he'll be a grand horse for the summer, he will jump a fence at some time but today is a lovely day to win because Paul Carty - who owns half of the horse with Natalie (Gilligan), his mother is quite ill in hospital. It is a great boost for them and hopefully she will get a kick out of it as well. Jack gave him a lovely ride as we planned to poke Henry's horse (front-running Champagne Mahler) along and I did think we'd reverse Gowran form with him. He is only getting the hang of things over hurdles now and hopefully will stay progressing.
After Zeeband (IRE) finished 1st at Limerick on Sun, 24th Mar 2024 2m Hcap Hurdle Heavy

Quotes on Black Bamboo (IRE)

he was always a nice horse and the owners (Threedownoneup Syndicate) are great friends of ours from Downpatrick and have Russells Car Sales. I met Kieran (Russell) many years ago and this is lovely for them. Michael gave him a lovely ride, he was really cool and he educated him today. He is a nice horse going forward.
After Black Bamboo (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Sun, 15th Oct 2023 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Yielding to Soft

Quotes on Anna Bunina (FR)

I keep going on about her size but her with top-weight there, unbelievable! . She won the Scottish Champion Hurdle and people would have thought that would be it for the year. She's after going on and winning a Listed race and then I ran her again. She is much better going left-handed and even now, we were only running her because the owner was back from America. With the top weight we were going 'oh God!' but she was really good. Shane gave her a peach of a ride and took his time with her. Her jumping just keeps her there and he's won too far in the end!
After Anna Bunina (FR) finished 1st at Bellewstown on Sat, 2nd Jul 2022 2m Hcap Hurdle Good

Quotes on Born Braver (IRE)

He is ground and trip versatile. It was a very messy race and they went pretty steady early and it turned into a sprint. He showed a little bit of class there although it is probably hard to weigh up off that race. You probably could go back to 2m4f, but I think he will stay 3m very well. I think he will make into a nice chaser at some stage.
After Born Braver (IRE) finished 1st at Down Royal on Mon, 6th May 2024 3m Hurdle Good

Quotes on Chinx Of Light (IRE)

he is a nice horse but still has a bit to learn and is a bit immature and novicey. He has a lot of ability though and that is the main thing. Gordon's horse (Elliott, The Bosses Oscar) probably returned to form there and it was probably a good performance to beat him. we missed a lot of time after I got him first - we were trying to get things right so I think we will keep him going now. There is not much left for him over hurdles and he should be just as good over fences but we will school him, see how he goes and then decide. If we can just harness his ability we could have a really nice horse.
After Chinx Of Light (IRE) finished 1st at Wexford on Wed, 25th May 2022 3m Hurdle Good

Quotes on Comfort Zone (IRE)

He stays a mile and a half well on the Flat. His last run at Leopardstown when he was third to Zoffman was a good run.
After Comfort Zone (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Sun, 27th Nov 2022 2m Maiden Hurdle Soft

Quotes on Hallowed Star (IRE)

His jumping came together today. The last day he overreached one early on. He did the same today but Danny said he was back into stride straight away. He loves Galway and the owners love Galway as well. He hasn’t been that busy so there are probably a few novice races there for him and we’ll probably keep him going until Christmas. The Galway Plate trip would be ideal for him. He wants further than today.
After Hallowed Star (IRE) finished 1st at Galway on Tue, 4th Oct 2022 2m 2f Chase Soft

Quotes on Pink In The Park (IRE)

she likes that nicer ground and was entitled to do that. She had experience and it was handy to go out and just keep it simple on her. She wasn't in love with the ground throughout the winter but likes the better ground. She was having a little look in front but I was in control of the race everywhere and was able to dictate away. It was probably surprising it took her so long to win her maiden but her result in Fairyhouse (finishing third at Grade 1 level) was good for breeding later on.
After Pink In The Park (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Sat, 6th May 2023 2m 3f Maiden Hurdle Yielding

Quotes on So Scottish (FR)

Jumping has always been his forte, he is an exciting horse and that opens up more avenues for him. He is an intelligent horse and hopefully we will mix it between hurdles and fences for the rest of the season. He is a novice for both codes this season, acts on that ground and I'd say he is versatile; with the weather we've been having for the past few years I'd prefer if he handled that ground than heavy.
After So Scottish (FR) finished 1st at Tipperary on Mon, 3rd Oct 2022 2m 3f Novice Chase Good

Quotes on Tounsivator (FR)

Paul said he was a bit keen but being ex-Flat you would expect that. His jumping was good bar he stood on himself after the last. To recover and win after losing all momentum was impressive. Aubrey McMahon bought him. That’s the second horse he’s run for the syndicate and they’ve both won — My Great Mate was the other one. You’d be looking for improvement when he settles and gets a cleaner round of jumping. He could be a fair horse and he’ll obviously be dual-purpose. He was going well in the autumn and Willie threw him out and gave him a break. I’m sure he’ll go for novice hurdles at Fairyhouse and Punchestown.
After Tounsivator (FR) finished 1st at Naas on Sun, 25th Feb 2024 1m 7f Maiden Hurdle Soft to Heavy

Quotes on Billericay Dickie (IRE)

I was delighted with that. I didn't think he'd go on that ground, but Paul said he handled it well. For a maiden, I thought he jumped very well and he could go wherever he wants. We'll look at a novice hurdle somewhere and we'll see if Paul thinks he's good enough for a race across the water. I'd like to get another run into him before we go there, if we go there. That was two-and-a-half, he's by New Bay and his dam won on the Flat over a mile-and-a-quarter. I wouldn't be going three miles with him, but he could stick around that trip or two-six. I might get another novice in him and then decide if he's good enough to go.
After Billericay Dickie (IRE) finished 1st at Punchestown on Mon, 29th Jan 2024 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Heavy

Quotes on Moonovercloon (IRE)

He's very quirky, he wasn't going a yard there the whole way and it was only when he got a bit of daylight he took off. Two out I didn't think I was going to win, but as soon as you pull him out he takes off. He's a hard enough ride. Some days he can be keen, he wasn't today but the last day in Galway he was, he's just hit and miss. He was a bit unlucky in Galway, he didn't get a run at all down the rail and flew home like today, but was unlucky not to have a bit further to run. He's versatile as regards trip, but I'd say the further the better for him.
After Moonovercloon (IRE) finished 1st at Sligo on Wed, 23rd Aug 2023 2m 4f Hcap Hurdle Good

Quotes on Mousey Brown (IRE)

She’s done it well and Paddy said she enjoyed herself. They went a good gallop which suited as she stays well. . She warmed into. She hasn’t run over fences for a while and they come up here quick and fast on the bends. He said she came alive three out. . She’s a consistent mare and has won five now so hopefully it’s onwards and upwards. . She’s a big strong mare and has won on all types of ground. . We’d think about the Midlands National here if she could sneak into it. All she does is gallop and stay.
After Mousey Brown (IRE) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Sun, 2nd Jun 2024 2m 4f Hcap Chase Good

Quotes on Building Bridges (GB)

He's a very clear-winded horse and, in fairness, the lads said they had him spot on and he was in good form at home. I wasn't really worried (about being off since February) once I heard that. . He jumped a tad slow and was flat out the first four furlongs. I wanted to ride him very forward and I had to sit and suffer a bit until we turned down the back. . Once I got a bit of daylight and kept him going forward a mile out, he started to pick up. Once I got to the front on him, he got comfortable and I was able to ride a race on him. . He's a grand horse and he's very straightforward. Obviously, he stays very well and goes on any ground. He's very genuine. . I wouldn't even mind where he goes in terms of track or ground. He just definitely wants a trip, and a staying track would suit him all the better. . We got the job done today so everyone is happy.
After Building Bridges (GB) finished 1st at Bellewstown on Fri, 5th Jul 2024 1m 4f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Lot of Joy (IRE)

I'm not sure that he settled but he looks a powerful jumper. he's very forward going and I'd imagine I'll plan a campaign at home and maybe end up at Fairyhouse at Easter. I'm hoping that going over fences could settle him and we'll look forward to that, maybe next season.
After Lot of Joy (IRE) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Wed, 8th Feb 2023 2m Maiden Hurdle Yielding

Quotes on Teed Up (IRE)

He has a serious appetite for racing and is an unbelievable horse to have in the yard. He loves it here. It might not have seemed that likely in the dip but as soon as he meets the rising ground, he grows another leg. He’s had a tough week and he could tell you what the traffic has been like coming up here this week! I’d imagine he’s earned a little break now and we can start planning for next year. Horses for courses, he loves it here and it’s a special place for the Mees. He’ll definitely target it again next year.
After Teed Up (IRE) finished 1st at Galway on Sun, 6th Aug 2023 2m Hcap Hurdle Yielding to Soft

Quotes on Gabbys Cross (IRE)

He was a bit disappointing the last day in Fairyhouse so we took the hood off and it might have gone the other extreme - we might have to put it back on. He really tanked with Rachael and rumour has it he jumped a fence on the way to the start, but she settled him. I was complaining about his handicap mark beforehand, so it just shows why I'm not a handicapper. Before the race I was trying to get him back on track but since he's won, I'm thinking about the 2m5f novice handicap chase at the Punchestown festival for him. Roger (Brookhouse, owner) always likes coming over there so it might be a nice race for him.
After Gabbys Cross (IRE) finished 1st at Naas on Sun, 27th Feb 2022 2m 4f Hcap Chase Soft to Heavy

Quotes on Streets Of Doyen (IRE)

He is a nice horse and has just taken time to come to himself. He has learned how to race now but doesn't do much unless he is asked and Philip (Enright, on Friary Rock) rode a lovely race there from the front and it didn't suit our lad but I think we had the better of him at the last. You could see coming up to the line he wasn't doing a whole lot in front either. He has a big engine and is exciting and likes good ground so I might put him away. He could be a Pertemps (Final) type horse in time and there's also the three mile handicap at Fairyhouse in Easter too. Not too many win three in a row. Simon (Torrens) is riding unbelievably and is worth his 5lbs claim all day long so I'm using him a good bit.
After Streets Of Doyen (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Sun, 18th Oct 2020 3m Hurdle Good