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Gowran Park Sat, 25th Jul, 2026 Duchess Of Kenli We weren't sure what to expect today,. We liked her going to Dundalk for her debut, but she didn't really show up on the day. She had a nice break and, in fairness to her owners John and Janine, they have been patient with her because it just took us a while to get back to where we wanted her. Even today, she exceeded our expectations. So hopefully, she is now back on the right track. She's a sister to (Group 3 winner) Princess Child, that the guys have, so hopefully she can go on to do something like she did.
Gowran Park Sat, 25th Jul, 2026 Nil Bua Gan Dua His focus was much better today with the cheekpieces,. Ryan (Moore) just felt he was waiting in front the last time (at Newmarket). I thought he won impressively today. It was a great run from the filly who finished second as well. Delighted to get some black-type with her. I'd say he'll go into a Group race now. I think there's more to come from him, he's quite a good horse. We've always tried him quite highly and always had good thoughts about him, and he's not finished yet.
Cork Fri, 24th Jul, 2026 Alphonsus Liguori He is the shortest-price horse I've ridden and he was straightforward,. Donagh (O'Connor, on Fate's Gambit) wanted to go forward so I was happy to take a lead and he was a little bit lazy through the race. He was always responding for pressure though, and the more I got stuck into him he kept pulling it out. When he gets into a better race with something to lead him, you'll see a much better horse. He is also still very unfurnished and I think there is a lot more to come from him.
Fri, 24th Jul, 2026 Alphonsus Liguori He is the shortest-price horse I've ridden and he was straightforward,. Donagh (O'Connor, on Fate's Gambit) wanted to go forward so I was happy to take a lead and he was a little bit lazy through the race. He was always responding for pressure though, and the more I got stuck into him he kept pulling it out. When he gets into a better race with something to lead him, you'll see a much better horse. He is also still very unfurnished and I think there is a lot more to come from him.
Curragh Sun, 19th Jul, 2026 Kirkland Sioux She's progressing and gets the mile well. Very happy to win another one with her. How deep the race was, it's hard to know, but she had a nice light weight on her back. There might be something for her in Galway.
Curragh Sun, 19th Jul, 2026 Star Performer She came from the breeze-ups. She did a satisfactory trial last month and we thought she'd run a nice race here on debut. It probably set up well for her. The thought would be that we'd go for probably smaller steps for now, rather than aggressive steps. She's a daughter of Sea The Stars and you'd have to like the way she won today.
Curragh Sat, 18th Jul, 2026 Johanna Walsh It was a huge performance from the filly. I thought Dylan gave her a fantastic ride because he controlled the whole race. He felt like he'd be able to do that from a mid-pack position and he really did. She came on the bridle between the three and the two. We knew that she'd love the fast ground and we felt like she was in good shape coming here. It's really special to win a Classic here in Ireland. This is what we are in the game for and this is why we do what we do. We'll enjoy today. She's had a busy first part of the season. We'll probably give her a little freshen up now and focus on an autumn campaign.
Leopardstown Thu, 16th Jul, 2026 Ballyskeagh Dylan just said she still felt quite green and, is still immature. At the same time, he couldn't fault her from a wide draw. You'd like to think she's a filly that will have no trouble going a mile in time. The last day, she actually just fell out of the gates and, around Roscommon it's kind of all over. Her last furlong-and-a-half was pretty good and, we thought if she could get a better spot today, she'd be a lot closer to the Bolger filly and, that's how it worked out.
Thu, 16th Jul, 2026 Ballyskeagh Dylan just said she still felt quite green and, is still immature. At the same time, he couldn't fault her from a wide draw. You'd like to think she's a filly that will have no trouble going a mile in time. The last day, she actually just fell out of the gates and, around Roscommon it's kind of all over. Her last furlong-and-a-half was pretty good and, we thought if she could get a better spot today, she'd be a lot closer to the Bolger filly and, that's how it worked out.
Thu, 16th Jul, 2026 Star Of State She was very impressive. We liked her going to Fairyhouse and we were very happy with that run. You don't really see more impressive maiden winners than that. I don't know how strong a race it was, or not. I'm delighted for State Of Rest (his Cox Plate and Prince Of Wales winner). Delighted for Mr. Jaber, it's our first winner for him. She looks a very exciting filly. Dylan said she's got plenty of pace for six (furlongs) and he thinks she'll probably have no trouble with seven. I think there's lots to look forward to. Mr. Jaber mentioned that we might go to the Lowther next month, so I suppose we'll see how she pulls up and then we'll make those plans.
Fairyhouse Wed, 8th Jul, 2026 Nail House He did well to win, I thought it was a messy race. He was a bit keen and it was a bit rough early for his debut. He looks like a nice horse and you’d like the start he made. I suppose he’ll probably be sticking to six (furlongs) for the moment. He was green and it was probably hard to get him organised. We probably ended up a place further forward than we expected to be.
Fairyhouse Wed, 8th Jul, 2026 Pass The Buck He won well. He had a couple of good runs and obviously dropped in class today. I’m delighted. I suppose he’ll go into a handicap now. The second was rated fairly low, so he shouldn’t get much for that.
Naas Sat, 4th Jul, 2026 Rodeo Blues We thought she'd be better going back left-handed. She hung out badly in Ballinrobe the last time. She won nicely and, Dylan gave her a lovely ride. She's actually due to go to the sales tomorrow. We'll see. We'll discuss it with the owners and see. It's nice to get another win here today and, it's great that there is a big team of the syndicate here today, family and friends.
Sat, 4th Jul, 2026 Rodeo Blues We thought she'd be better going back left-handed. She hung out badly in Ballinrobe the last time. She won nicely and, Dylan gave her a lovely ride. She's actually due to go to the sales tomorrow. We'll see. We'll discuss it with the owners and see. It's nice to get another win here today and, it's great that there is a big team of the syndicate here today, family and friends.
Naas Sat, 4th Jul, 2026 Mai Dahlia She won well. She had a lovely debut here. We were a bit disappointed after Fairyhouse the last day but we felt like she was training well coming here. I'm delighted to have a nice winner for Ahmed (Aldubaili) - he bred the filly. Where she goes next we'll see but hopefully, eventually she'll end up in a black type race. She is still a work in progress. She has a nice pedigree too.
Sat, 4th Jul, 2026 Mai Dahlia She won well. She had a lovely debut here. We were a bit disappointed after Fairyhouse the last day but we felt like she was training well coming here. I'm delighted to have a nice winner for Ahmed (Aldubaili) - he bred the filly. Where she goes next we'll see but hopefully, eventually she'll end up in a black type race. She is still a work in progress. She has a nice pedigree too.
Naas Sat, 4th Jul, 2026 Dancing Destiny This filly is very tough. Chris(Hayes) gave her a nice ride and, we're delighted. She obviously had a good run here over six(furlongs) and, she stepped up in trip today.
Sat, 4th Jul, 2026 Dancing Destiny This filly is very tough. Chris(Hayes) gave her a nice ride and, we're delighted. She obviously had a good run here over six(furlongs) and, she stepped up in trip today.
Roscommon Tue, 30th Jun, 2026 Elusive Echo It was lovely to get that with her. She’s a lovely, honest, filly and Shane gave her a smashing ride — kept it simple. She stayed at it well. She’s nice and tough and genuine. It’s very important with her pedigree to get a bracket with her and we’ll see where we go from here.