Sat, 22nd Aug, 2026  I rate him highly and he will probably go in a maiden hurdle next, although he could have a run on the Flat as well. He would be alright over 1m4f on the Flat as he has plenty of pace and isn't slow. I haven't been racing here in 10 or 15 years, not since I lost a gorgeous filly on the track. J S Bolger

After race at Killarney Sat, 22nd Aug, 2026 (1st)  Sparan Nua ran a cracker and she was just unlucky. She has a few scars on her following the race, but she will be ok. I wouldn't think those will hold her up though and we'll be sticking to the Group 1s from now on. J S Bolger

After race at Galway Mon, 27th Jul, 2026 (1st)  It was the same race, I wasn’t here for that!. The pace was a bit slow for him in Punchestown and it didn’t suit him too well. Willie’s horse won well anyway but he would have run a better race at Punchestown with more pace. He was kind of doing his own pace there today and it worked out well. I think he’ll stay well, I’m also hoping that maybe one day he’ll win the two-mile Champion Chase, when he gets better ground. J S Bolger