Dundalk Fri, 20th Dec, 2024  Esticky End Esticky End came from England for free as he had lost his form. I actually begged a few people to take him, as he a character at home and put three people in hospital earlier in the year! Half the weigh room refused to ride him until Gary Halpin was brave enough to get on him at Leopardstown last summer but he got bruised in the stalls.

Dundalk Fri, 20th Dec, 2024  Inchiquin Maid that was a good start and Rob (Whearty) thought she won snugly enough. We don't have her long to be honest and just looking back through her form, I thought she might appreciate a step up in trip as she seemed to stay going quite well. This race came up and it was a risk, but thankfully it paid off. There's a hurdle race there on New Year's Day in Fairyhouse, so we will see how she comes out of today. I’m delighted for the (Stitched Pockets) syndicate and they should have a bit of fun with her going forward.