Sun, 25th Oct, 2026  I was surprised Ross O'Sullivan's horse (runner-up Talk In The Park) went forward as he likes to run his horses down late, so I was confident that he'd park halfway up the hill, which he did. It was two-horse race after going three furlongs, with the speed they were going, so hopefully the handicapper doesn't read too much into it. Our fellow was good, he galloped right to the line and is an improving horse. He probably wants nice ground, so we'll now see whether or not to keep going through the winter. He is a big weak horse who will handle slower ground in time. John Battersby, from Garretstown in Meath, is a very nice fellow and is from the same parish as Paddy (O'Brien). He is a great supporter of dad and previously sponsored me when riding. E McNamara

After race at Galway Sun, 25th Oct, 2026 (1st)  I was surprised Ross O'Sullivan's horse (runner-up Talk In The Park) went forward as he likes to run his horses down late, so I was confident that he'd park halfway up the hill, which he did. It was two-horse race after going three furlongs, with the speed they were going, so hopefully the handicapper doesn't read too much into it. Our fellow was good, he galloped right to the line and is an improving horse. He probably wants nice ground, so we'll now see whether or not to keep going through the winter. He is a big weak horse who will handle slower ground in time. John Battersby, from Garretstown in Meath, is a very nice fellow and is from the same parish as Paddy (O'Brien). He is a great supporter of dad and previously sponsored me when riding. E McNamara

After race at Killarney Thu, 16th Jul, 2026 (1st)  He deserved that. He’s been placed in his last three runs and gone up 7lb,. It was important to try and win with him before he crept up another few pounds. He’s not blessed with speed but he’s a real tough, genuine, honest, horse. He’ll go chasing sooner rather than later, he jumps a fence very well. He loves a bit of good ground, so he’ll run away for the summer now. E McNamara