Down Royal Fri, 6th Sep, 2024  Betsen He's such a strong-travelling horse -he's sort of my version of Harchibald I suppose! . He has a lot of ability and I'd say he would be seen to best effect six furlongs, little bit kinder ground. . I'm glad I have him in the Renaissance (Group 3 at the Curragh) at the end of September. I think that is going to be his optimum and that is one of the first things Billy said. . That (runner-up run in Navan) says it all- I mean Givemethebeatboys is a proper high-class horse. I thought we were going to win that day. Actually just hit the front and Givemethebeatboys battled back and nailed us. . That's the sort of horse I think I am dealing with and the future is bright. . I have learned that sort of less is more sometimes (headgear). The horse is genuine and we kept it simple. When you put the top guys up, you can put a lot of trust in them.

Down Royal Fri, 6th Sep, 2024  Lightning Bear I thought he was overpriced and I was sure he would come forward significantly from his first run - more so than most of ours usually would. . Wesley gave him a super ride and it just keeps everything going really well. I can't believe how it has all come together so nicely. . He's a homebred as well - I actually bought him directly from my father at Goffs Book 2 for five grand, minimum bid,and here we are. He has won a 50 grand bonus and a bit of prize money. . Now I've to bring all the lads to Vegas as a little treat! . It is the inception of the (Jack Davison) racing club and we have got the dream result. A couple of the lads are here today and we'll have a party in the near future I'm sure. . He'll go for the half million (Goffs Million), he's a nice type of horse and whatever he does from here onwards, will be a bonus. . I just want to compliment the lads on doing such a good job because as a youngster he was tricky to break and get going. You need a couple of experts around you with the tricky ones. . I'm lucky I am able to stand here and get interviewed or receive the trophy, but there is a lot of work behind the scenes and I'm really lucky with the team I have.

Cork Fri, 16th Aug, 2024  Bucaneer's Spirit He looks like he has been a great claim really as he finished second for me first-time-out at Tipperary last week and there was plenty to build on from that. From what I had seen at home, I thought he'd improve from it. I actually saw him going down to the start at Dundalk and he immediately caught the eye, as he looked like a horse who shouldn't be running in a claimer. He had a good action, was a very big horse and flew home for second having had little luck in-running from stall 14. I thought he was value for E5,000. . His owner Staton Flurry is from Arkansas, is a prominent owner in America and this is his first foray into European racing so I'm delighted to train a winner for him.