Quotes on Bythesametoken (IRE)

that was brilliant. He got an awful fall when he was going to win over fences at Leopardstown (in March 2022) and completely lost his confidence. He didn't jump or do anything right for a long time so we ended up giving up running over fences. He got his confidence back over hurdles and in fairness to Robbie (Dunne, previous jockey) he said to try him again over fences. I was nervous he ran well and jumped great at Listowel last week. Keith (Donoghue) said he felt like a different horse today, his confidence was up and he was coming down in grade from a 0-140 to a 0-116. he deserved to get his day, it has been a while since his last win and it is great to have the Monroes (owners) who have been a great part of us. When John (Monroe, former trainer) passed away a number of years ago the horses came to us as the lads were busy with businesses and their pub. We've had great success and I'm delighted for them.
After Bythesametoken (IRE) finished 1st at Killarney on Sun, 1st Oct 2023 2m 1f Hcap Chase Yielding to Soft

Quotes on Trasna Na Pairce (IRE)

He is a lovely horse, Gerry Hogan recommended him from Pat Doyle's and he is owned by a new syndicate to the game so I'm delighted for them. He likes that good ground and previously hated that bottomless ground (in January). Rachael gave him a lovely spin in Kilbeggan last month where he ran well and he probably came on from that. My plan was always to get to a fence sooner rather than later. Darragh has been great, has been for years and it is lovely to see him get the kind of start he has got since Rachael finished up. I'm delighted to see him doing so well.
After Trasna Na Pairce (IRE) finished 1st at Clonmel on Thu, 15th May 2025 2m 3f Maiden Hurdle Good

Quotes on Beauforts Storm (IRE)

She was 16/1 this morning, so it was some shock when the others (ahead of her in the betting) all came out. She probably wouldn't have won otherwise, but I think she'd have been in the money as she ran well here last week. She is a nice mare and will come back here for a Listed novice before Christmas. She is a good ground filly, is getting better with every run, and that will boost her confidence. Her year will be over once the ground gets too soft.
After Beauforts Storm (IRE) finished 1st at Thurles on Thu, 28th Nov 2024 2m Maiden Hurdle Good

Quotes on Miners Bridge (IRE)

He’s a lovely horse and jumps brilliantly, but is very fragile and has had a lot of leg trouble. His owners (the CKC Syndicate) have been very patient with them and I’m delighted for them. Hopefully, we might be able to nick another one with him. There’s a race for him at Limerick on Munster National weekend, and we might go to Cheltenham after that if all goes well.
After Miners Bridge (IRE) finished 1st at Sligo on Wed, 30th Sep 2026 2m 1f Hcap Chase Good

Quotes on Kilbrin Rocco (IRE)

His run at Limerick (runner-up last month) was lovely and solid and, if he came forward at all, he'd have won today's race which wasn't the best on paper. He is a lovely straightforward horse and jumps really well. His jumping was a big asset today and he'll stay chasing. Gaps always open up on heavy ground at Clonmel and Gary was very good on him. That is Gary's claim gone and he rode his first winner as a professional for me here some years ago.
After Kilbrin Rocco (IRE) finished 1st at Clonmel on Thu, 8th Jan 2026 2m Hcap Chase Heavy

Quotes on Ballybrittas (IRE)

These are very famous colours (of Hardy Eustace) and Lar Byrne is a very good owner. People obviously know that Lar is in rehab for the last number of months and he is doing very well. It will be a long while before we see Lar at the races next, but this is a fantastic boost for him and is a special winner. The horse's jumping hadn't been great over fences and had fallen down the handicap. He made one mistake today but the fact they had gone so hard gave him a chance to get back into it. It is lovely to get Josh a winner, as I'd always have been friendly with his father Mick and mum Louise.
After Ballybrittas (IRE) finished 1st at Wexford on Wed, 22nd Jul 2026 1m 7f Hcap Chase Good

Quotes on Cahirdown Boy (IRE)

The whole secret to Cahirdown Boy is to throw the reins at him, as it makes him settle: if you grab any hold of him, he will arrive at the second-last fence but his race will have been run. Once you throw the reins at him, he will settle. Sean did a marvellous job and while we weren't going to lead with (front-runner) Kilashee in the race, as long as the horse was relaxed he was going to come home well. That is why I wanted Sean to ride him. Sean Curran is a wonderful owner from Spiddle and has had three Kerry National winners for me. We go back a long way and while unfortunately he wasn't able to come today, his son Sean is here and will be more than happy to collect the trophy. Gaelic Des Chastys really loves quick ground but got away with it today.
After Cahirdown Boy (IRE) finished 1st at Listowel on Fri, 27th Sep 2024 2m 3f Hcap Chase Soft

Quotes on Presenting Lad (IRE)

I was worried about the ground, it was a wee bit slower than what his best would be on,. It needed to dry as much as it did. He's won on slower but to be at his best he needs quick ground. We've had that much rain all summer you wouldn't know what way the weather was going to be. We could have a dry autumn as we've had one of the wettest Augusts we've ever had. He's fresh and well so we'll keep him going if the weather lets us.
After Presenting Lad (IRE) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Fri, 6th Sep 2024 2m Hcap Hurdle Yielding

Quotes on Chosen Shant (IRE)

She’s a bit of fun. We got her last year, she hadn’t won anything, and she just likes our place,. She’s very happy at home. She loves her work but when we got her first she didn’t like it. After about two months she sweetened up. I’d love to have got her when she was a five-year-old, it’s near the end of her career but it’s fantastic to get a win no matter what. He said that was the best she’s felt when he’s rode her, that she travelled unbelievably well. That she was on the bridle nearly all the way. She’s carrying me up the gallop every day, no wonder she looked back at Phillip and saw nothing!. She could come back here at the end of October. We’ll probably go to Listowel. Tom Maher is probably going to breed from her. I’m not interested in breeding horses, I’m too old for that. By the time the foal would be four, I’d be on a Zimmer frame!. We enjoy every win and Wexford has been very good to us over the years. She’s won here four times now. The left-handed track definitely suits her. Any time we’ve ran her right-handed, anywhere sharp, she wouldn’t travel.
After Chosen Shant (IRE) finished 1st at Wexford on Fri, 28th Aug 2026 2m 3f Hcap Chase Good

Quotes on Stoneyford Lady (IRE)

Declan has been very patient with her and while she was entitled to win over hurdles, we didn't so it was nice to see her win that. Darragh said she jumped great and hopefully she will progress now. She had run well in a beginners the last day, so hopefully now she might progress.
After Stoneyford Lady (IRE) finished 1st at Thurles on Thu, 20th Nov 2025 2m 2f Hcap Chase Yielding

Quotes on Kingdom Calling (FR)

He jumped to the stable yard at the second-last, but he actually likes this track,. I'm delighted for the lads (Killarney Racing Syndicate) who stuck with him as it has been a frustrating time since he won his maiden hurdle.
After Kingdom Calling (FR) finished 1st at Tramore on Sun, 16th Aug 2026 1m 7f Hcap Chase Good