Quotes on Poetic Sound (IRE)

it's a super result, the horse is very green and will only improve. He wouldn't want the ground to be as deep as that. He'll be a beautiful horse next year, that's what we're looking forward to; when he strengthens up, he'll be a horse. I don't know how busy he'll be this year as it's all about next year. .most importantly it's a great result for the owner/breeder John Keaney; he owned Yavana's Pace and she's in the pedigree. We're delighted for William Flood as well, who stands Poet's Word as he is a long time family friend.
After Poetic Sound (IRE) finished 1st at Roscommon on Tue, 20th Aug 2024 1m 4f Flat Maiden Heavy

Quotes on Ndaawi (GB)

We have won most of the big handicaps so this is the race I wanted to win, although it is not a nice way to win. The stewards have their jobs to do, and Jack said he'd get it straightaway after the race. I was talking to Ruby (Walsh) as well and he felt we would definitely get it. The Earls are big supporters of mine, we go back to Day Dot nearly and my first Cheltenham winner Chicago Grey was for Michael(Earls)’s brother so it is great. Noel (Meade) is one of my greatest friends and there isn't a day goes by that we don't talk and we have great banter but that's the way it goes unfortunately. There is a 150,000 dollar Flat race in America for him in October now. It is unbelievable to win the two big races here this week and the horses have all run well. I can't believe it.
After Ndaawi (GB) finished 1st at Galway on Thu, 31st Jul 2025 2m Hcap Hurdle Good to Yielding

Quotes on Touch The Moon (IRE)

it was a nice buzz and was special to do it on our own horse trained at home. Punchestown has a very special place in the heart of the Durkan family and John was very much embedded in the racing industry. For a Durkan family member to get across the line at Punchestown, whether in a charity race or another race, is special. I have ridden in the Corinthian Challenge and twice in this race. I actually have a picture on the wall at home of myself as a 16-year-old with three-and-a-half stone of lead riding in another charity race in Ballinrobe. I'm at the other end of the scale now though. He had trouble settling last year so we took him back a bit and fair play to Gary Bannon (assistant trainer), who wanted to keep him for a novice for next season, by coming here. This was a pipe opener for him and it worked out well in the end. Gary and all the lads in the yard do a tremendous job and we've had 20 winners this year, which is phenomenal for a small yard.
After Touch The Moon (IRE) finished 1st at Punchestown on Sat, 2nd May 2026 2m Flat Yielding

Quotes on Jabbar (IRE)

He is going the right way. We had him ready for a novice hurdle over Christmas but the winter heavy ground was a bit of a concern,.
After Jabbar (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 17th Jan 2025 2m Flat Standard

Quotes on Star Harbour (IRE)

He's lazy and it was totally an inadequate trip for him,. We had him in Chester at the weekend, but the ground went against him for that Listed race. We threw him into this race when it was small entries, it was a bit of an afterthought. The conditions suited, but we knew it was a bit short. Adam got after him early doors and he gave him a good ride. He just got there and it's great for the lads, he's been a great money-spinner for them. He wasn't a cheap horse when we bought him, but the fun they've got out of him has been unreal. That's his third win of the year and he had a very good run the last day at Dundalk carrying a lot of weight. He'll probably go back for the Diamond Stakes there in two weeks time. We might give him a break after that. We've threatened to run him over hurdles a couple of times - we pulled him out at Down Royal because of the ground, but at some stage he will make another appearance over hurdles. He'll want nice autumn or spring ground.
After Star Harbour (IRE) finished 1st at Punchestown on Tue, 17th Sep 2024 1m 1f Flat Good

Quotes on The Real Screamer (IRE)

The last day, unfortunately for Leigh Roche, he couldn't do the weight just because it was winter time - he can normally do it. He was going to be over and we didn't want to carry overweight. I wouldn't take away a winning partnership and he (Hayes) is a very good jockey. He is just very hard to get at times. I like trying to use jockeys that I can use on a regular basis. I'm not a bad judge - they normally turn out good jockeys! (Robert) Whearty was the last one, but Noel Meade has latched on there!. He might not come back here - he is just a bit immature. I'd love to give him a break, but it is up to the owner really. I think a break will mature his mind. I don't think he will have any problem with the turf. I think he was just immature last year. You can see him being a bit bold in the stalls there, he's a bit of a baby now. That is all it is.
After The Real Screamer (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Wed, 11th Dec 2024 1m 2f Flat Hcap Standard

Quotes on Queen Lioness (GB)

she has had her problems and I don’t have her too long but we thought a little bit of her. I thought the trip would be a bit short but that ground is important, as she likes a cut. As long as she stays sound, she is something to look forward to. She had been in pre-training prior to joining me three months ago and I’m delighted for her owners the Purcells. The lads picked her up to go breeding with her but decided to give her another crack at racing. Paddy (Harnett) was great on her and it probably wasn’t the strongest of maidens, so we might now have a nice handicap mark.
After Queen Lioness (GB) finished 1st at Limerick on Sat, 25th Apr 2026 1m Flat Maiden Yielding to Soft

Quotes on Drucker (USA)

He wasn't showing much early in the season. We thought he was a nice horse last year, he had three runs and they were mediocre. I said to Pat (Garvey, owner) that he did his best piece of work last Saturday morning. Andrew rode him about two weeks ago at home and he said 'this is a nice horse'. He is developing. He said he is still a bit raw, he said there is more to come.
After Drucker (USA) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 11th Apr 2025 1m 2f Flat Hcap Standard

Quotes on Derry Lad (IRE)

He needs that trip and he needs a good gallop,. We thought we were a good thing coming up with all the rain, and then five minutes outside Sligo it was as dry as a bone!. Soft ground is the key to him and he just about got away with it today. It was too quick for him the last day in Gowran and he never got into the race. He's very tough and he will stay further. I'd say two miles might be his trip in the end. We have him schooled and the plan was to go three-year-old hurdling with him, but when he's still competitive on the Flat we'll stay that way with him. It's a bit easier and I'll try and hold off getting the jumps licence for another bit!
After Derry Lad (IRE) finished 1st at Sligo on Tue, 17th May 2022 1m 2f Flat Hcap Good to Yielding

Quotes on Lough Leane (IRE)

it's my first winner since moving to the Curragh. I had problems with rapeseed at my previous (Mallow) location, so I'm in a yard near Kildangan Stud at the moment. That's where I am at the moment, and we'll see what happens in the future.
After Lough Leane (IRE) finished 1st at Ballinrobe on Fri, 8th May 2026 1m 1f Flat Hcap Good to Yielding