After race at Down Royal Fri, 4th Sep, 2026 (1st)  I thought Andy (Oliver) had it stolen (with Connecteo), I was standing watching it with him,. We were drawn wide and I did tell Sam to drop this one in, he just about gets the trip, but he needs to be put asleep very early on. He did exactly what he was told. I told him he better bring me to the party if he wins it (apprentice title)!. In all fairness to him, he is a very good kid, and it was a very good ride. I had the option of going to Navan tomorrow, and then I saw this race was splitting and I thought we would chance here. In all fairness, it was a good decision. It was going to end up being less competitive here than a 23/24 runner race around Navan. That's the way you have got to work these horses - you've got to try and give them the best chance to get a win. Adrian McGuinness

After race at Navan Sun, 13th Jul, 2025 (1st)  I was sort of half forced to run him after yesterday (runner-up in Dundalk) because I thought he was going to get weight. He got 5lb for being second in Down Royal - It is a killer for a horse like this that is being the bridesmaid all the time. He actually did a half an hour on the beach this morning with his shoulders in the water and I think that was the real key to him. He was like a ballerina there after it! Even thought there was plenty of people swimming around him this morning, we got away with it. It was a bit of a gamble, but we are grateful when it pays off. He likes fast ground but, if he stays within his grade, he'll got to Galway for something. He's a very genuine horse and he has been a revelation this year. Adrian McGuinness