Fairyhouse Tue, 12th Nov, 2024  Native Speaker he won his maiden hurdle in Kilbeggan but we were bitterly disappointed with him in Sligo but that was much more pleasing. It was a non-event that day and for whatever reason he just didn’t turn up. That was much more like what he showed us at home, his schooling and everything. He jumped from fence to fence, and Darragh is riding with plenty of confidence. He was good and positive over the last two. Ground is important to him, he wants nice ground, so we’ll see what the weather does and where we go next. That was as short as he wants, and three miles is what we are looking for but in fairness he showed a nice bit of pace off the bend down to the second last. He’s a three-mile chaser.

Limerick Sun, 20th Oct, 2024  Well Del We were confident coming down! In fairness you can only beat what is there and he is a soft ground horse, rather than a good ground one and he also wants further. It is what is it but he is a really nice horse who wants three miles. We won't get carried away but it is lovely for his owner/breeder Jim Delaney from Wexford. That's my first runner from a new yard in Bennettsbridge, which I'm renting from George and Stuart Williams so that is a great result.

Downpatrick Fri, 11th Oct, 2024  Jimli's Cave It is great for dad, he is 70 on Monday. That is our last runner before that birthday, so I am delighted for him. Denis Macauley, who the race is named after, was a good friend of his as well. Big shout out to Geoffrey (Ruddock, owner), he has been a great supporter and patient. Mr Ruddock deserves it more than I do. I worked him the other day in the blinkers and I said to everybody 'Yes, that's him'. He did (travel lovely). People said he wasn't quick enough for 2m5f - he's not slow, he just probably needed something to help him focus. He's genuine and he stuck at it really well. It has been a lean spell for us but we are starting to show green shoots (of recovery).

Kilbeggan Fri, 23rd Aug, 2024  Native Speaker He deserved to win a maiden hurdle. He’s had some good runs in maidens and I’m delighted for Paddy Hale (owner). I’d imagine we’ll be going straight over fences as he’s a brilliant jumper. He has plenty of experience, he stays really well and is a horse to look forward to in staying chases.

Sligo Wed, 21st Aug, 2024  High Court Cave This is a smart horse and a clever horse. He was very unlucky at Galway where he clipped heels and he may just have needed the run a wee bit there. We were worried about the ground but Oran kept him wide and got the best of it. He's going to the field now and we'll have a think about what to do with him. His owner Victor McCrea is a cattle dealer and the last three horses that he's picked out himself at the sales, including this one, have all won for him. He's a good judge.