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Wexford Wed, 22nd Jul, 2026 Sky Lord Sky Lord jumped well and galloped well. He has been frustrating to be honest but hopefully we have him back right again. I’m delighted for him and Basil (Holian, owner in Watchman Racing). We went over further the last day but I’d say he is just a two-miler and he loved that ground. He has got a gear so Darragh was saving that in today’s race. I presume he won’t move off her handicap mark as he didn’t beat anything so I’d say he will go back handicapping now.
Wexford Wed, 22nd Jul, 2026 Full Of Life she jumped brilliantly and it is good to see her back to form. She ran very well in the mares’ novice hurdle in Cheltenham when it was probably a tough ask for her, with the way we rode her. She did run well though, although was disappointing in Punchestown, so we freshened her up. We aimed for this and it looked competitive on paper. I’m delighted with how she jumped and hopefully she will keep progressing now. She has black-type over hurdles and we’ll aim now for the (Grade 3) Kilbegnet Chase at Roscommon at the end of September, as she is a real two-miler and loves going that gallop.
Tramore Tue, 7th Jul, 2026 Churchwarden It is a real local winner and it's great to see Robert Dooly leading him in. There are people involved from all over the country in Pimlico Racing, but plenty from Waterford and Tramore and this horse was bought specifically to win this race. Pimlico are great supporters of ours and the game, and they do a really good job. Nathaniel Barnett and Tom Raine bought him, and sent him to us to have a go. After his previous run in Clonmel, I thought we would struggle, so I am delighted for everyone and Gary (Carroll) gave him a super spin. The (first-time) blinkers had the desired effect and he is a lovely horse who also jumps well.
Tue, 7th Jul, 2026 Churchwarden It is a real local winner and it's great to see Robert Dooly leading him in. There are people involved from all over the country in Pimlico Racing, but plenty from Waterford and Tramore and this horse was bought specifically to win this race. Pimlico are great supporters of ours and the game, and they do a really good job. Nathaniel Barnett and Tom Raine bought him, and sent him to us to have a go. After his previous run in Clonmel, I thought we would struggle, so I am delighted for everyone and Gary (Carroll) gave him a super spin. The (first-time) blinkers had the desired effect and he is a lovely horse who also jumps well.
Wexford Fri, 3rd Jul, 2026 Pinot Gris We’re delighted with that. We said we’d try stepping him up in trip. He jumped well and I thought Darragh gave him a brilliant ride. He seemed to stay well. In fairness the last day it was two miles, they flew, and it was soft old ground. I’d say it was all a bit of a struggle and I’d say he’s not too keen on too much of a struggle. Today, in fairness, he was tough in the end. He jumped well bar the third last and did it nicely.
Wexford Tue, 30th Jun, 2026 Rockonliam I'm delighted with that. He was a horse we always hoped would improve for fences and it looks like, hopefully, he will. He's owned by The Cheeky Pups, who are great supporters of ours and of the game. Thankfully some of the lads are here - Ben Carty and Justin (Carty), who is part of the team, his dad Noel is here. Ross Crehan, Luke's son, is here too. Great to have everyone here and delighted for all of the lads.