Leopardstown Thu, 29th Dec, 2022  Seddon It's all down to the lads in the syndicate that wanted to run because I was getting very watery about the ground. It seemed to make no difference to him,. He jumped great, Ben was always happy that he was going the right pace and it's great to have a guy with a brain and a clock in his head. I was never worried he was going too fast because Ben is such a good rider. On his handicap mark, compared to his hurdle mark, he was entitled to run very well. When he won in Cheltenham this was always the plan to come here. We thought we'd get nice ground here and then it started to rain. We got a little bit worried but what a horse. Mr handicapper is going to have his say now! He's going to get into the hurdle race in Cheltenham off the mark he's on now and probably the chase as well so we can do what we want and he doesn't owe us anything now. For some of these guys having a Leopardstown winner is as good if not better than having a Cheltenham winner as they've been coming here all their life. It's brilliant. He's really easy to train and I don't think we need to run him again. If we want to have a go at a real big one we'll leave him on whatever mark he's going to get. It's just a decision about whether to go hurdling or chasing. I didn't think he was as good over fences but he was good there today, to jump around Leopardstown like that. I said to Ben 'save your long one for when you need it' but he didn't really need any of them.

Fairyhouse Sat, 3rd Dec, 2022  Whiskey Lullaby Jody was very happy there was going to be plenty of pace in the race, so she took her time and may have even come a little too soon. She saw a great stride going to the last and took her chance. She doesn’t like being in front too long as we saw coming up the straight. When she was passed, Jody got another tune out of her to get her back up on the line. Jody and Paul (Townend, brother) have now won a race each on her and she’s a fun horse for the Blue Blood Racing Club.

Punchestown Sat, 19th Nov, 2022  Kilcruit When I caught up with the horse in front and we faced down the back he latched on and took on his fences really well. He had a blow and will come on from it. It was nice to have another horse there as we were able to get a lead, be upsides and jump in front. He learned a lot more today and I just love the way he was looking for the next fence and wanted to take it on. I think sitting on him it felt like he's filled out as well and hopefully this will be his year. He did everything I wanted him to. It's safe ground for a horse that wants a bit of nice winter ground. I'm delighted and he did what he had to do. He jumped very well and we probably didn't learn a lot except that it looks like he's taken to fences really well. I think he’s a stronger horse than last year. It was like a good schooling session with a lead horse. I think he's going to enjoy jumping fences better than hurdles.

Clonmel Thu, 27th Oct, 2022  Robinstown He is a tough horse who just gallops all day and could be one for a Pertemps Qualifier at Punchestown next month. Jordan was very good on him. I had him point to pointing and then Gordon (Elliott) had him so it is great to get him back and to win first time out. I'm delighted with how the horses are running and I have about 12 horses to run during the winter.

Clonmel Thu, 27th Oct, 2022  Robinstown He is a tough horse who just gallops all day and could be one for a Pertemps Qualifier at Punchestown next month. Jordan was very good on him. I had him point to pointing and then Gordon (Elliott) had him so it is great to get him back and to win first time out. I'm delighted with how the horses are running and I have about 12 horses to run during the winter.