Thu, 24th Sep, 2026  I gave Ross his first point-to-point and racecourse winners, and approached him a couple of months ago to turn professional and to join me. Today, I said we would put some finesse into him and told him to ride him stone-last, but to count to 3 before even thinking about challenging. When I came in, I asked Ross did he could to 3, and he said 'no, I counted to 10!'. It is brilliant and special for Ross to ride a winner here, as he is from Tralee. P J Rothwell

After race at Listowel Thu, 24th Sep, 2026 (1st)  I gave Ross his first point-to-point and racecourse winners, and approached him a couple of months ago to turn professional and to join me. Today, I said we would put some finesse into him and told him to ride him stone-last, but to count to 3 before even thinking about challenging. When I came in, I asked Ross did he could to 3, and he said 'no, I counted to 10!'. It is brilliant and special for Ross to ride a winner here, as he is from Tralee. P J Rothwell

After race at Wexford Wed, 27th May, 2026 (1st)  That’s fantastic as he’s been a very tricky horse and was a runaway on the Flat. I said to Shane to ride him four lengths last, to try and sit there as long as he could but if he was getting keen on him not to disappoint him. The owners are great. The Sloans are from the north and it’s the first horse they’ve had with me. A special mention to William Jones, who is from Dubai and married to one of my best friends. They are great supporters and have a few lovely horses at home to run over the next year. They are really good people and I’m delighted to have a winner for them. P J Rothwell