Liz Lalor with her parents Ann and Dick after a winner at Thurles © Photo Healy Racing
Progressive point-to-pointer Rattle The Cage is likely to stay between the flags for the time being after completing a double at the County Cork venue of Boulta at the weekend.
Owned by Anne Lalor and trained by her husband, Dick, Rattle The Cage could now help in a record-breaking bid for their daughter Liz.
A leading lady rider in points for some time at this stage, Liz explained: "I'd love to try and win the ladies' title again this year and he's the only point-to-pointer I have.
"I've won the title six times - which I think puts me level with Carmel Connaughton. If I got a seventh it would leave me out on my own - for a while anyway, please god.
"He could have been sold before the start of the season but I said we'd take a chance with him."
Rattle The Cage's form has gone up a level this term, taking his record to three victories from fifteen starts.
Lalor has been aboard for the majority of his outings and she explained: "He's a lot stronger this year and he seems to be improving away.
"Even from his win in Boulta a fortnight before he came forward again.
"If he can keep doing that we'll be flying.
"The deep ground helps to slow down the others and it allows him a bit of time with his jumping.
"It all seems to be coming together for him.
"If he keeps progressing he might go on a bit of livelier ground. He's run on good but he handles that (testing terrain) well.
"He could go to Templenacarriga on New Year's Eve and then maybe on to Kilfeacle.
"Staying tracks are his thing. These Maher horses seem to be tough and honest - he is as honest as the day is long.
"At the same time he probably saves a little bit for himself and he was mad going out in the field today.
"You could run him again this weekend. I don't think he takes too much out of himself but thankfully he does what he has to do.
"The cheekpieces probably help and when he goes from the front it's because I need to make it a test of stamina."
