Quotes on Keke (GB)

I was very disappointed in Cork. I've driven down there with him twice. He was favourite last year down there, and he was favourite this year, and I won't be going down with him again. Just no luck. I mean Cork is a wonderful Flat track but Keke does not like it and, I don't like the drive. I'm getting too old for that, so we won't be doing that again. On ratings, he had one to beat today and the filly that was second, judging by the result now, we could drop down into the 80s. She was rated 78 and she frightened the life out of us. She gave us a proper race. From now on, it's opportunities or Group races; Scurrys or Bold Lads with topweight. It's going to be a huge ask. This race kind of half set up for him. He made heavy weather of it but he won. He's won eight times for us, so I'm very happy. He is a lovely horse and, we'll keep running him away.
After Keke (GB) finished 1st at Naas on Sat, 4th Jul 2026 5f Flat Good

Quotes on The Highway Rat (IRE)

he was tardy enough away, they went a good clip and Billy had to keep him on the bridle so the horse doesn't make it simple! Once he got to the bottom of the hill, I said we were going to win because it is a long way home here over five furlongs. He found every stride and it was a great ride by Billy - it was a very cool ride. He knows the horse and knows how to ride him. The handicapper had only dropped him a couple of pound here-and-there but we were hopeful when we saw this race as it is all about 'horses for courses' and he likes this place. He had a lot of weight to give away, but was a Group horse in his day. Whenever he revisits that form, he is always a danger. Older sprinters have their foibles, but he did it today so we are delighted.
After The Highway Rat (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Sat, 17th May 2025 5f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Howd'yadoit (IRE)

He has done great. He has never let us down from two until three and won the big race in Naas, the Ballyhane Stakes. Everything was a bonus after that race. All these races will teach him. The likes of the Scurry (Curragh) and all those races are there for him over the summer. We'll go through the grades while the handicapper allows us.
After Howd'yadoit (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Sat, 16th May 2026 5f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Chicago Pope (IRE)

We were a little bit disappointed with him the last time in the Goffs Million. There were 30 runners and he was in (the stalls) a long time and missed the kick. You could put a line through the first half of the race, but he finished well. I thought dropping him back to six here, because he ran well here before, and put the cheekpieces on him. Ben said he pinged the gates and travelled really well. He got a bit lonely in front but he always felt like he was holding them going to the line. He’ll be a nice sprinter next year.
After Chicago Pope (IRE) finished 1st at Naas on Sun, 12th Oct 2025 5f Flat Maiden Yielding

Quotes on Bear On The Run (IRE)

Shane said 'I'd go another furlong, but I know you want to come back for the Listed five Legacy (Stakes)'. I will see what happens, but she is a nice filly that one. There was (a lot to like about her first run) and there have been winners (from the race). Shane rode her work for me last Saturday morning and he got down and said 'this will win'. Her sister was that Dun Na Sead and they are quick out of the gate. Legacy or the Ingabelle (over Irish Champions Festival) which is seven around two bends. It would be great to even have a runner or get her placed in it. I'm not saying we would win it or anything. We are growing!
After Bear On The Run (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 15th Aug 2025 6f Flat Maiden Standard

Quotes on Chicago Call (IRE)

We thought he ran well the first but then you look at the distance he got beaten. He ran very green, and Ben said he’d learn a lot. He’s a horse that needs plenty of work and he’s thrived on his work. I thought he still might need one more race before he was zoned in. I’d say he’s an above average colt and we might step him up in class now and see where he fits in.
After Chicago Call (IRE) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Wed, 9th Jul 2025 6f Flat Maiden Good

Quotes on Genesis (IRE)

I know he’s a very fast horse; I’ve always said that. He’s had bits of problems with his wind, and he’s had a couple of jobs done on him. It seems to be working this year. He’s shocking pacey at home and that’s why I said I’d bring him back to five. We tried him at Cork the last day, it was his first time at it, and I’d say it was a shock to the system. Before this we’ve been riding him to try and get home but today I said to Wesley to go out there and ride him from the front. He did everything that he was asked. The Curragh has been very lucky for us and we’re after nailing a few big handicaps. He’s in again at Bellewstown on Thursday. I’m not sure if he’ll run; we’ll see what the handicapper does.
After Genesis (IRE) finished 1st at Curragh on Sun, 28th Jun 2026 5f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Go Athletico (FR)

It's a nice birthday present, I'm the big six oh today,. I suppose class is permanent and form is temporary and he did lose his form big time. He slipped back down and we were very disappointed with him. He does want juice in the ground. The ground is kind, I wouldn't say it’s slow or anything but it is beautiful. He's a good horse, we were beating Big Gossey off levels 18 months ago here in group races and he's definitely come back. He was in really good form. We went back to five last time and we probably shouldn't have. It think six or seven is his real trip now. He'll probably pitch up in Galway now in the Ahonoora, that's where he’s going to go next. I’m delighted for the lads, Jimmy (Fairhurst) is a big patron and big supporter of mine, and for Cyril (McMullan). The other two horses (Goal Exceeded and Apache Outlaw, finished 7th and 8th) ran very well for me as well so I’m delighted. We were mad keen to get him back (at the sales). I just felt if we could get him back at all there always going to be a day like this in him, whether or not he could get back to group company. I'd have to win two Listed races to get the same prize money. With a gelding like that I'd rather go for good premier handicaps. I'm delighted for the horse and all the boys involved.
After Go Athletico (FR) finished 1st at Curragh on Sat, 19th Jul 2025 6f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Moltophino (IRE)

It’s a good way to break your maiden,. He’s been very unlucky, he’s always bumped into one or found traffic or something. He was in off a low mark. I know he was out of the handicap but he was actually only a pound out of it before the mid-summer evaluation when he got dropped. That’s great. I was very worried about stall two but he winged the gates and Chris said he was happy in front. He hit the line hard so hopefully he’ll get a bit further in time. I’ve nothing in mind, today was the day.
After Moltophino (IRE) finished 1st at Curragh on Fri, 23rd May 2025 6f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Finika (IRE)

Her run the first day was fine, as she got stage fright, and her second run was a big improvement,. She jumped and travelled today, is getting more professional and hit the line well. Progeny of Mehmas are good horses and are versatile ground-wise, so we'll see how she is in the morning and everyone is hoping for black-type with these fillies.
After Finika (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Fri, 24th Jul 2026 6f Flat Maiden Good to Firm

Quotes on Gotta Catch'em All (IRE)

We have a few(horses) that are alright. The few owners I have are very good. Very loyal. He was second over a mile-and-a-half, I think he was twice over a mile-and-a-half. Twice over a mile-and-two. A mile, seven(furlongs); the dam was the same. No one ever told me they had loads of speed. I just put the blinkers on him one morning and they seemed to light him up and stayed straight. I'd say he'll stay further but we'll keep him at this distance for the time being.
After Gotta Catch'em All (IRE) finished 1st at Naas on Wed, 22nd Jul 2026 5f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Jon Riggens (IRE)

I wouldn't be an optimistic sort of a fella and I fancied Jon Riggens on Wednesday. He's on 71, and Sarah (Lynam, daughter) rode him out on Friday morning and said he was in great form. We declared him and then Ocean's Breath won (Fairyhouse, Friday) and I said that won't be in, so we'll run him. All the people I told to back him on Wednesday, you couldn't back him today at 7/2!
After Jon Riggens (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Sun, 7th Jun 2026 5f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Smoke Them Out (IRE)

we thought he’d run well, we had a nice bit of work done with him and he acts on that ground. We were in two minds whether to claim off him but took (Tormey’s) 7lb off, as he hadn’t dropped since his last win. He’s a right old money spinner and an ease in the ground is important.
After Smoke Them Out (IRE) finished 1st at Curragh on Sun, 15th Mar 2026 6f Flat Hcap Heavy