Quotes on Home By The Lee (IRE)

He ran well in the race the last couple of years and he was a good bit better off at the weights this year. It is very much his first run of the year, but I thought he really went through the race well and jumped well. Danny was impressed with him. I couldn't be happier. We always keep him fresh, so we will wait for Christmas (Hurdle at Leopardstown) now and then he will go from Christmas to Cheltenham. His path kind of plots itself.
After Home By The Lee (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Sat, 16th Nov 2024 2m 4f Hurdle Good to Yielding

Quotes on I'll Sort That (IRE)

it is hard to say what would have happened but if I had to ride the race again, I don’t think I’d have jumped off where I did (in second place). I got a horrid spin off him, so would have been better off jumping off last, but you live and learn and I’ve learned an awful lot about him. You think you know all about them when riding them out at home but I suppose he was a big baby and is waking up. He got away with it today but jumping off handy again wouldn’t be a good idea. Being a one-trick pony is grand when you are making the running, but I was in the wrong position today and I think there’ll be a better performance in him as he was so free the whole way. The next day we’ll either pop out (and lead) or drop in and I wouldn’t rule out going to Navan in three weeks for the Monksfield Novice next.
After I'll Sort That (IRE) finished 1st at Galway on Sun, 26th Oct 2025 2m 4f Hurdle Yielding

Quotes on Slade Steel (IRE)

He was actually running a blinder this year in Punchestown and got brought down at the fourth last and, just his auld confidence went a little bit again. I thought he ran well at Cheltenham the last day, It was a great call by everyone to bring him back over hurdles and, cheekpieces on for the first time. We’re really happy with that, delighted for the horse. He was a bit unlucky at Punchestown at Christmas to get brought down and he just didn’t seem to love the old chasing so we’d said we’d pop back to hurdling. It’s great for Robcour, the horse and everybody.
After Slade Steel (IRE) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Mon, 6th Apr 2026 2m 3f Hurdle Yielding to Soft

Quotes on Staffordshire Knot (IRE)

we couldn't get Staffordshire Knot to finish races last year, but this year he has just turned the corner. Even looking at him, he is a different horse and I was very happy with his run. I thought it was a good performance and he had fitness on his side. He's qualified for the Pertemps in Cheltenham, so could end up somewhere like that but we'll see as there are Grade 2s and Grade 3s around Ireland where he could pick up a cheque every day.
After Staffordshire Knot (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Sun, 8th Feb 2026 2m 5f Hurdle Heavy

Quotes on Casheldale Lad (IRE)

He is (going the right way) and Jack said he has actually gone so laid-back from a horse that was very keen. He said he won with plenty in hand and was actually idling in front. He enjoyed himself, but he wasn't doing a whole lot in front - he was very idle.
After Casheldale Lad (IRE) finished 1st at Down Royal on Fri, 31st Oct 2025 2m Hurdle Good to Yielding

Quotes on Dawn Rising (IRE)

The man's horses are in great form.
After Dawn Rising (IRE) finished 1st at Listowel on Fri, 23rd Sep 2022 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Good

Quotes on The Yellow Clay (IRE)

He just knows how to win and is improving the whole time. I was very worried about the ground and was undecided about running him but I rang Noel (Moran, owner), who is in Turkey, and he gave me the green light. They went a good gallop all the way and Wingmen ran a good race as well. I’d imagine he (The Yellow Clay) will go straight to Cheltenham now. I loved the way he travelled today and if anything, he probably got there plenty soon. Sam said he hated the ground. The race in Navan, where he was a bit behind the bridle, probably helped to wake him up.
After The Yellow Clay (IRE) finished 1st at Naas on Sun, 5th Jan 2025 2m 4f Hurdle Soft to Heavy

Quotes on Thedevilscoachman (IRE)

Noel Meade:- .I know I'm biased but I think it was the right decision. What probably made the decision was when Paul jumped the second-last he came over in front of him. You could say why didn't he (Cooper) go round him but he never actually had a chance to go around him because once Paul blocked him up, he had nowhere to go except to keep going straight. Rachael (Blackmore, on Amirite) came out and Paul went in (at the last) but I think he was the best horse. I'll have to talk to JP and Frank (Berry, McManus' racing manager) before I can say where he's going to go next because I don't know. Frank is away on holidays with the boss. I do think wherever he goes, he does need soft ground, that's essential.
After Thedevilscoachman (IRE) finished 1st at Naas on Sun, 29th Jan 2023 3m Novice Chase Soft

Quotes on Feet Of A Dancer (FR)

She’s a good mare and I’m delighted for Cathy (Byrne, owner). (Her husband) Phil is looking down on us. He was a great fella and you can see how much this means to Cathy. Phil was with us from the very start and unfortunately he died suddenly last year. It was a horrendous blow for Cathy and the family. He was a brilliant musician himself and called this mare after a song. He owned Sean’s Bar in Athlone. She was a bit unlucky in the Pertemps at Cheltenham last March but she has large black type now which is brilliant.
After Feet Of A Dancer (FR) finished 1st at Punchestown on Sun, 23rd Nov 2025 2m 2f Hurdle Soft to Heavy