Sun, 20th Sep, 2026  I am just a bit upset over Mark, but I think he is ok. It was totally untypical of the horse, who just lashed out, but is a gent of a horse. I suppose it was his first time at school,. We've always liked him, and Mark liked him a lot. Mark had schooled him and was keen to ride. It was nice to win this race, as the last time I did so was with Al Eile first time out as well. We thought we'd have to withdraw but, in fairness, the IHRB were very cooperative and on the ball. Once I could get a jockey quickly, I could run and it worked out well. Darragh had always ridden for me, so was the obvious pick. Danny Power is still a baby and mightn't be a horse until next season. We'll find a winners' of one somewhere, but we'll mind him as he is a lovely horse. John Queally

After race at Listowel Sun, 20th Sep, 2026 (1st)  I am just a bit upset over Mark, but I think he is ok. It was totally untypical of the horse, who just lashed out, but is a gent of a horse. I suppose it was his first time at school,. We've always liked him, and Mark liked him a lot. Mark had schooled him and was keen to ride. It was nice to win this race, as the last time I did so was with Al Eile first time out as well. We thought we'd have to withdraw but, in fairness, the IHRB were very cooperative and on the ball. Once I could get a jockey quickly, I could run and it worked out well. Darragh had always ridden for me, so was the obvious pick. Danny Power is still a baby and mightn't be a horse until next season. We'll find a winners' of one somewhere, but we'll mind him as he is a lovely horse. John Queally