Bellewstown Wed, 30th Aug, 2023  Final Orders I suppose on paper he was supposed to be doing that, but still it was nice to do it. If there is one guarantee, he won't be running in this race next year!. I wouldn't rule it out (a stint over hurdles now), it is worth considering. He certainly doesn't want heavy winter ground. In the Galway Plate he made a mistake and the false start was the biggest thing for him. He had a lovely position the first time if he had got away. He just didn't get a nice position and made a bad mistake (before finishing unplaced). I wouldn't rule the Galway Plate out for next year, it is a difficult race with all the hustle and bustle and he is only a small, little horse. It is not an easy task. Possibly another option for him maybe a Paddy Power in Cheltenham in November.

Bellewstown Fri, 7th Jul, 2023  Final Orders I thought he could be vulnerable over the 1m4f but Conor was good on him. He'll go to Galway for the Plate. It is a little bit of a step up in trip from what he has been running over, but Galway should suit and he jumps well. It remains to be seen how well handicapped he is, but it is horses for courses and the track should suit him. It is about Galway at the moment, but winnings races on the flat is in the back of our heads.

Down Royal Sat, 24th Jun, 2023  Merlin Giant He has finally put it together on the Flat. Colin was good on him and just kept it simple and got him out. First-time cheekpieces have worked as well. He's exciting going forward.

Roscommon Mon, 12th Jun, 2023  Prioritise We've been kind of in and out form wise and hitting the crossbar a bit,. Not every horse is running the way I'd like them to so it's nice to get a winner. We put the tongue-tie back on her today and her jumping was much better than it had been. She's got the Flat speed and class that she's able to travel within herself. It's nice to get it for the lads as they've been very patient with her. I've been saying 'don't worry lads there is ability here' as on some of her runs it was hard to believe it. She's improving and she's getting more confidence in her jumping so hopefully she can win again.

Fairyhouse Fri, 9th Jun, 2023  St Vincents Garden He had a very good run the last day in a stakes race and Declan gave him a nice uncomplicated ride,. He was tough when he needed to be. The second filly had a good run the last day as well, and it seemed like she was very well fancied, so I'd say it was a hot race. It's nice to get his head in front. He had a nice debut and a nice run the last day. He progressed again today and he'll be a lovely middle distance/stayer in time.

Curragh Sun, 28th May, 2023  Luxembourg that’s hard work from so many people and the lads put so much in day in day out. We are just a small part of a big team and I’m delighted for everybody. that was a masterclass from Ryan - he’s confident, mature, dedicated, passionate and he’s very strong. He has everything and is a great fellow to work with. He was happy to make the running and happy to take a lead. The horse gets 1m2f very strong. The last day was his first day and we were happy to sit in. When a horse is happy to make the running they are very independent and you are not at the mercy of anybody. Ryan guided him through all the fractions. He went to the (Irish) Champion Stakes after a terrible preparation. He then went to the Arc on bad ground after that hard preparation and it was always possible that he would be as good. The lads had the patience to leave him alone and he’s a very serious horse. He’s not for kids, he’s a hardy customer. He’s tough and has loads of class.