Bellewstown Wed, 2nd Oct, 2024  Escaping Thejungle She came back from a little upset last year and we did pick this out back a little while ago. She has been improving every time and coming down a bit in the weights. Laytown brought her on brilliantly. I said to Jordan (Gainford) that she would lead at the 100 (yard) mark, but she just might not get home. He was in front at the 100 mark and she just got swallowed up a little bit (fourth). She's a tough nut. She's freewheeling there, she just pops out and away she goes. There's no instructions. It is lovely to have Colin (Keane) ride a winner for us. They are the oldest active colours in the Turf Club.

Cork Fri, 26th Jul, 2024  Morning Vietnam We have liked him from day one but always knew he was a little highly strung. He didn't have a hard race the first day (at Dundalk) so you'd have been hoping he wouldn't form this apprehension before his races, but that is what has happened. He lost his races before the start twice so we had to geld him, which is not something I usually do (mid-season). I held in in such high regard that if we didn't geld him, we'd have no horse. The lads at home have done a great job with him, he had done plenty work from stalls and we look to have him back. In the spring I thought he was made for a Molecomb (Stakes) but the wheels came off that plan. He is very, very fast though and now that that plan has changed, we are in no rush as he is a big 16.1hh horse. He is a beautiful mover, loves fast ground and could potentially be a good horse if we mind his mind. We have a racehorse now.