Navan Sat, 23rd Mar, 2024  Bushmans Pass It was a good battle. I love a good battle when I win it, but I wouldn't like to be second in a battle like that!. We were a bit concerned about the ground as it's heavy and sticky. I thought he wouldn't handle that as well but he handled it well and he stays well. A furlong down I said 'this is going to be some battle'. The other horse was a half length in front at that stage but I knew this lad would stay. He's bred to stay. I'd like to put him over a bit further next time. He has to have soft ground as he hasn't great wheels under him. If the ground was soft at Punchestown there is a 3m6f race and he'd definitely go there. We're delighted with that. He's coming along, the handicapper wasn't easy on him early on.

Fairyhouse Wed, 24th Jan, 2024  Bushmans Pass It’s sticky and holding ground but he travelled well enough. He wasn’t foot perfect at a few fences over the far side but he lost no momentum and when he came around the bend he travelled well around to the last two which he jumped well. I’d say the other horse coming alongside helped him to wake up as he’s a bit lazy. He definitely will stay further and handles that ground. We’ll look for something similar again.