Punchestown Sun, 17th Jan, 2021  Owl Creek Bridge there was plenty of drama going on the whole way, and he had to make his own running after nearly half the field were taken out at the one after the stands. He jumped electric and it’s good to get a beginners. He didn’t beat a whole pile but a win is a win. He is owned by Patrick Mullen and Brian Collins who are good supporters of my father.

Fairyhouse Sun, 3rd Jan, 2021  Agusta Gold It was a good performance. We thought that she might need the run, on her first run back in a competitive race like that,. She was very solid last year, and tough. This kind of track and big fences seems to suit her so hopefully we'll have a crack at some of those good staying chases through the spring. She's a mare going the right way. She was a Grade B winner over hurdles and graded placed last year so to get the graded win over fences is great. The Irish National was the plan last year but it got cut short. Hopefully that could be the plan again.

Leopardstown Mon, 28th Dec, 2020  Burlesque Queen I'm very proud of her. She's very small, barely 15-3. We went up plenty in the weights last year and when you start off 81 you tend to think that's it. She didn't settle last year but as she's gone on she's started to drop the bridle. The good pace today really suited and James gave her a beautiful ride, he does get on well with her. I tried ear plugs in her and it probably annoyed her. She had a first-time hood today but her improvement is purely due to settling and having a good gallop.

Tramore Thu, 10th Dec, 2020  Moyode Gold She is tough, stays well and wants that ground. She was a bit disappointing after winning her maiden hurdle, she had some jumping issues. She got a great ride there and hopefully is back on track now.

Cork Sun, 6th Dec, 2020  Sayce Gold We are very lucky to have one like that and we have great help at home and all work together. Darragh O'Keeffe came over the other day when Brian Hayes (riding at Punchestown) couldn't make it and did a bit of work with her,. She learned a bit today as she didn't have to do it all in front. I think 2m4f is perfect for her and soft ground is a help; if the ground was too quick you wouldn't run, she loves to put her toe into it. I have no idea what plans are and I'll leave that to Mick Meagher, Trevor's (Hemmings) manager.

Navan Sat, 5th Dec, 2020  Legacy Thor It was out of the blue the last day [when he whipped around at the start in Fairyhouse and refused to race] and we thought it might be a bit soft for him today. After what happened last week we wanted to get him out as quick as possible to try and put a line through that. There was a bit of delay at the start at Fairyhouse and he got a bit flustered by the whole thing. He gives you everything he has. His jumping held together well today and he got a bit of peace in front. Across the bottom I was trying to get a breather into him and when I turned in I had a lot of horse and no real competition.

Thurles Thu, 19th Nov, 2020  Capture The Action She usually doesn't handle that ground but he kept her good and wide early on and it paid dividends when he went for her,. She jumped great for him and he gets on great with her. I thought when she went out of the 0-95 bracket she would be labouring but I'm delighted. She won a point to point so there is a chance she will jump fences around Tramore or some place easy.

Thurles Thu, 19th Nov, 2020  Sayce Gold She is fierce fast to jump and is a chaser in the making,. I had cold feet coming up to the race and I rang Damian Murphy (handler) because he had our mare and De Bromhead's (Sovereign Gold) in point to points. He said the other mare has more stamina and that the 8lbs (weight concession) might make the difference. We'd love to go chasing with her but Brian was saying we'd nearly have to give her a shot at a novice hurdle now. Before today I was heading for a beginners chase but we'll have to see now. I'll have to look and see what's coming up. I'm delighted for Brian as he is riding with confidence and is such a great worker.

Thurles Thu, 19th Nov, 2020  Jacksons Gold I'm delighted. He had a good run at Cork and we freshened him up since,. Ian said he got hampered at a few hurdles but it all worked out in the end. He stayed on and is tough. He is very consistent and is a nice horse to have. We only have him and another young horse in training. Ian is local and helps us out.

Clonmel Thu, 12th Nov, 2020  Jungle Boogie He was immature and we waited with him and he is a nice big jumping type of horse. We'll probably aim him for a bumper at Christmas.

Fairyhouse Tue, 10th Nov, 2020  Sayce Gold she (Sayce Gold) was a bit free going to the start and that was the plan to make it if nothing went on. She got a canny ride. Trevor (Hemmings) was next door to us long ago and where we are living now we got it off him. He’s been good to us and is very good to people in Cork. I’ll have to talk to Mick Meagher (Hemmings' racing manager) and see what they want to do.

Ballinrobe Sat, 17th Oct, 2020  Rueben James . He jumped savage well and saw it out for me.