Quotes on Accustomed (IRE)

He got into a bit of traffic trouble (at Punchestown) and we were late getting out but, when he did get out, he motored home. We said we would put him away for this. It was touch and go as we were last man in. I thought we weren't going to get in, but they are the chances you take. I had him entered for Roscommon on Monday if we didn't (get in). He did that well there today. Look, we are off bottom-weight. I would say he would have liked a lead for a little bit longer, he maybe idled a little bit in front.
After Accustomed (IRE) finished 1st at Bellewstown on Sat, 4th Jul 2026 3m Hcap Hurdle Good

Quotes on Ballyfad (IRE)

He showed a good attitude. We were a bit worried in his bumpers that he looked like he was a bit sluggish in soft ground,. Jack said he showed plenty of pace there and he was absolutely delighted with him. He seemed to like that ground. We were worried that he might not be quick enough on it but it was a good performance and we’re very happy. We’ll get him home and have a chat with Michael and Eddie and see where we go, maybe the DRF.
After Ballyfad (IRE) finished 1st at Leopardstown on Fri, 26th Dec 2025 2m Maiden Hurdle Yielding

Quotes on Franciscan Rock (IRE)

My horses were just arse-ways for six to 12 months, but hopefully have turned the corner now. I don't know what it was, but they just weren't finishing their races although some weren't any good. We had to clean out the whole place, changed water pots - did everything possible. Franciscan Rock had some good form and there were no slouches for today's four-horse race - any of the four could have won. He is qualified for the Pertemps (at Cheltenham), but a lot of water has to flow under the bridge first. I'll give him a break now.
After Franciscan Rock (IRE) finished 1st at Clonmel on Tue, 3rd Dec 2024 3m Hurdle Yielding

Quotes on Glen Kiln (IRE)

Knowing the breed and how genuine the horse is, making the running helps him. If you were going to the sales, you would pick him out as he is a model of a horse and is lovely. We’re very lucky to have him, Harry has four for me at the moment and we have some nice young horses coming along as well. People are always telling me you’ll never have another one like ‘Limestone’ but this fella is coming there and he will make some chaser. Plans are up in the air at the moment and these days are hard to come by so we’ll enjoy it. you couldn’t have written the script and it’s brilliant for Michael and John (Bowe). I’m just so delighted to have a horse like him and we think he’ll be a really good chaser next year. He won his maiden here when ridden the same way and wasn’t for passing that day either. Brian gave him a great ride today, he went a good honest gallop and his jumping was class. He was really good and aggressive on him. We’ll see how he is in the morning and make plans with him then. That level is perfect for him but you’d be hoping he might step up over fences and there is an old saying that a good-ish horse will go on any ground and he probably fits that bill. He has that touch of class so ground doesn’t really matter at times. Thanks to the two lads, they are supporting me really well. I’m delighted to win it.
After Glen Kiln (IRE) finished 1st at Naas on Sun, 25th Jan 2026 1m 7f Hurdle Heavy

Quotes on He Can't Dance (IRE)

He's a big galloper. He's better than that, they just didn't go much of a gallop. He will be a nice horse. He's probably more of a jumper than anything, more of a two and a-half miler, but we will take our time with him this year. He mightn't have to do a whole lot this year.
After He Can't Dance (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Sat, 7th Dec 2024 2m Bumper Yielding

Quotes on Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE)

he did it very nicely and Rachael was brilliant on him. I thought he was struggling turning in and then he picked up really well - I'd say he quickened after the second-last. I'm delighted for the Achesons especially Rob (son) who was very persuasive about buying him. Some members of the team didn't want him but Rob put his foot down, so fair play to him. You need to stay running around here and we'll pencil in the Albert Bartlett (at Cheltenham). He could run at Clonmel in a graded hurdle in February in the race which Monalee won for us (in 2017) and Minella Indo finished second to Allaho (in 2019).
After Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Sun, 11th Dec 2022 3m Hurdle Yielding to Soft

Quotes on Largy Hill (IRE)

Largy Hill did everything right and that was a good effort. You could see his jumping was that of an ex-point-to-pointer, compared to Stoke The Fire (stablemate, finished third) who was novicey and What Path (fourth) jumped a bit left. I was very happy with Stoke The Fire and that will bring him on hugely. . The winner is a big chasing type and it is nice to win a prize like this. I doubt he'll go to Cheltenham and will wait until Fairyhouse instead.
After Largy Hill (IRE) finished 1st at Thurles on Thu, 22nd Feb 2024 2m 4f Hurdle Soft

Quotes on Storm Heart (FR)

It was a very good introduction, I didn’t expect that. I was hoping he was alright, but he’s more than alright looking at that performance. Paul thought he was very brave too as he got blinded at one or two hurdles. He lost his confidence for one or two, but got it back. He took them on and he loves jumping. I would have said coming here there was huge improvement in him, and I hope there is. He’s probably good enough to go wherever we wanted.
After Storm Heart (FR) finished 1st at Punchestown on Sun, 31st Dec 2023 2m Maiden Hurdle Heavy