Navan Sat, 21st Jan, 2023  Mahler Mission He's progressing all the time. We tweaked his wind after Cheltenham and it's done a great job. He just loves it. He's very clever for a big horse, he can go in and fiddle. He just gallops and jumps and he's just decent. We put him in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham this week and we'll certainly look at it, you wouldn't be averse to going after that. He's going to get a big enough mark so we're going to be restricted where we can go, but in a good way. He's won a lot of his races making the running and he loves doing it. He doesn't pull or anything, he just likes doing it and he's relentless. He's hard to peg back and he has a great attitude, he just likes to win. I was bottling it last night, thinking of taking him out, and looking at other alternatives. There is nothing in Ireland though bar a couple of Grade 2s. We could do that or could go straight to Cheltenham. All the big handicap chases are on the agenda as well, there are a lot in the UK worth a lot of money. There are loads of options with him, he's only a young horse.

Navan Sun, 27th Nov, 2022  The Big Dog I was telling the lads (Damien and Colin Kelly, owners) going to Limerick that he would improve a good bit from it but when he won I was thinking how am I going to improve him from this.

Down Royal Fri, 4th Nov, 2022  American Mike He didn't really do much - he (Jack Kennedy) said he was kind of asleep under him most of the way. He says there is plenty of improvement and that he was always just in second gear to be honest. He said he was a bit novicey at a few of his jumps. It might not actually do him any harm just in behind, (instead of being) 25 lengths in front on his own the whole way. He was good over the last two. He said he'll come on, so we are happy. The plan is definitely Navan (2m4 Grade 3 Monksfield Novice Hurdle on 27th).

Down Royal Fri, 4th Nov, 2022  American Mike He didn't really do much - he (Jack Kennedy) said he was kind of asleep under him most of the way. He says there is plenty of improvement and that he was always just in second gear to be honest. He said he was a bit novicey at a few of his jumps. It might not actually do him any harm just in behind, (instead of being) 25 lengths in front on his own the whole way. He was good over the last two. He said he'll come on, so we are happy. The plan is definitely Navan (2m4 Grade 3 Monksfield Novice Hurdle on 27th).

Galway Sat, 29th Oct, 2022  Meehall I'm delighted for (owner) Michael Dolan, who is from Galway. It was always the plan to try and come here, if possible,. To win in Galway was very special for Michael and I'm thrilled to be able to help him. Conor gave him a lovely ride, he kept it simple. He was nice and handy all the way and kept out to pick the best of the ground. The horse has come of age a bit, in fairness, and it's great to win. He won't run again for at least a month, we'll give him a chance as he's been running away during the summer. Maybe he won't even be seen until after Christmas.

Limerick Sun, 23rd Oct, 2022  The Big Dog we brought him in earlier to aim him at these good handicaps, as last year we were protecting his mark for the Welsh National but were unlucky. He made the mistake, the reins went over his head and was pulled up. He then went to Punchestown and got a bit of an injury. Keith (Donoghue) got on very well with him, he jumped and travelled for him and the whole way through the race, I was just hoping I had him fit enough to stay at it. The one thing about him is he does battle well and he was fit enough and stayed going. It is great to get a big pot. He will tip away and will aim for the Troytown and other staying chases and if he ended up being an Aintree horse I'd be delighted. I'm delighted for the Kellys who are a big family and are great supporters of racing - they'll enjoy it. The yard are in great form and everyone says how good their staff is but I think I have the best staff in racing.

Sligo Fri, 21st Oct, 2022  Suain Na Draoicht He's a big weak horse so we wanted to give him a bit of time before stepping him up to three miles. He loved the trip. It was a weak enough race, so it was a good opportunity for him and he'll probably go handicapping now.

Tramore Thu, 13th Oct, 2022  Tina Meehan She did that well and her homework has been that she stays. We’ll have a think now about where we go and she could go for a Listed bumper and then go hurdling next season.