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 Drumgill (IRE)

He got a bit of confidence after winning the last day and just got away with the ground, he probably wouldn't want it any softer than that. . He was probably getting a bit lonesome in front. It helped that I didn't get bumped around, I got things easy so I was able to ride the race how I liked. It's a family operation and everyone contributes. It's not easy to produce winners of these kind of races on a regular basis, it takes a lot of doing and you have to work hard. We have good facilities, a variety of gallops, and can do everything at home. . This is a nice horse from the family of Constitution Hill and Menorah. He's been slow enough to get going but he's a raw five-year-old with a lot of talent and I'd be hoping that he'll make up into a nice horse over fences.
After Drumgill (IRE) finished 1st at Sligo on Thu, 8th Aug 2024 2m 1f Hurdle Soft

Quotes on By Your Side (GB)

He is after winning a good few now and is a grand dual-purpose horse for Kieron, he always has something in the yard. He has been unlucky in a few decent hurdles, so it's grand to get his head back in front. He'll just keep mixing it now between the two. He was freshened up after the last day (at Cork in June) and will be kept going now. Hopefully there might be a nice hurdle in him somewhere along the line.
After By Your Side (GB) finished 1st at Tramore on Sat, 17th Aug 2024 1m 4f Flat Hcap Yielding

Quotes on Walhaan (IRE)

He loves it around it around here and hasn't run a bad race here. . His run in Dundalk was a grand run. Going there he was working very well and I was a shade disappointed, I thought he'd be nearer. It probably was a better race, the premier handicaps aren't easy won. . He came out of it well and we said we'd come back here to where he likes, and it's down in grade. . The young man that rode him gave him a lovely ride, he was very cool and is good value for his 10lb. We've been keeping a good eye on him. We're very happy with the result. He'll probably have a run over hurdles at Kilbeggan in a fortnight. The plan would be to go chasing at some stage. 
After Walhaan (IRE) finished 1st at Leopardstown on Thu, 22nd Aug 2024 1m 1f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Striking (FR)

It's not before time but he had two great runs. He jumps like a buck and he loves that ground,. We'll go for a novice hurdle now and see how much he can step up. He's getting there and he can go back on the Flat as well, a mile-and-a-half on the Flat as a mile-six just gets to him a bit.
After Striking (FR) finished 1st at Punchestown on Sat, 10th Jun 2023 2m Maiden Hurdle Good to Yielding

Quotes on The Dasher Conway (IRE)

In fairness to Donagh he gave him a super ride. He made a bad mistake and crept his way back into it. I was worried that we wouldn’t catch the horse in front but he’s battled on well after the last. He was in great form and had a good run in Punchestown where he ran on well from the last and we thought back in grade this evening would suit him. It’s been a great day. That’s my first double in Ireland. I had a double before in England.
After The Dasher Conway (IRE) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Fri, 17th May 2024 2m 4f Hcap Chase Good to Yielding

Quotes on Rockstown Girl (IRE)

She hit the first hurdle in Thurles the last day and her race was over as she got a bad fright. We gave her a break after that. She’s a top class mare and was third in a Grade 2 bumper at Leopardstown. James said she took a blow turning in and had plenty left in the tank. I was disappointed with myself that I didn’t have her fitter than that. She should have a good campaign now for the summer.
After Rockstown Girl (IRE) finished 1st at Tipperary on Wed, 15th May 2024 2m Maiden Hurdle Good to Yielding

Quotes on Old Bill Barley (IRE)

He was very babyish, very green. In the straight he was hanging out and then he hung for the last bit,. He was keen in patches and a bit like I was saying with the last mare there is probably improvement in him because he's probably running a bit sooner than we would normally run them. I think he'll improve again when the penny drops. I'd imagine he'll stay on the go as he looks like a summer horse, he's light framed. He'll jump a hurdle as well and probably fences in time.
After Old Bill Barley (IRE) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Thu, 21st Apr 2022 1m 7f Bumper Good to Yielding

Quotes on Presenting Lad (IRE)

He was busy for a period last year and it didn't seem to bother him either. That's his third run in around 23 days. I was a bit apprehensive about the close proximity of each run but the entry for this was small and it was worth a chance. He loves that ground and Phillip was exceptional on him. He was to go to Downpatrick for a race rated up to 116 but he might be too high for that now unless the handicapper leaves him. He only won by a neck so in theory he shouldn't give him anything.
After Presenting Lad (IRE) finished 1st at Tramore on Thu, 15th Aug 2024 1m 7f Novice Chase Good to Yielding

Quotes on Influential Lady (IRE)

She has been absolutely brilliant and it's hard not to love her, . She is very very consistent in everything we ask her to do and we're very lucky to have her. She had a lovely run the last day in Leopardstown when she came home well and while I worried that her style of running mightn't suit Gowran, Wayne was brilliant on her and it is all about having confidence.
After Influential Lady (IRE) finished 1st at Gowran Park on Mon, 17th Jun 2024 1m 6f Flat Hcap Good

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