Listowel Wed, 20th Sep, 2023  Power Of Pause He might have been a bit lucky and Paul took his chance. He met the last a bit better than the second horse and it paid off. He didn’t jump well the first circuit but he got better and better. He’s a nasty little cut on a hind leg and he’ll be off for three or four weeks with that. I’d say it will need a few stitches and I don’t know what damage is done underneath so we’ll have to see.

Wexford Fri, 11th Aug, 2023  Thisistheway Her dam won twice in Wexford and won three overall. She also got Grade 3 black type. This is the first foal out of her and while she is not a big mare, she is a lot bigger than the dam who was tiny. She was ready to run in May and we let her out because the ground went too quick. She is actually not that long back in and I thought she might need the run, but because it's so close to home we said we'd come here and maybe in three weeks time go to Ballinrobe for the four-year-old fillies bumper. She is after winning now so we might go for the mares winners' race in Down Royal or go straight to the Listed bumper at Gowran. If the ground is okay she will probably go to Down Royal before Gowran. My father (Charlie) bought the granddam (Party Woman) as a foal and she won three times before she chipped a bone in her knee. She produced Little Mitch then and it's a real fillies pedigree. We still have Little Mitch at home and hopefully there is a couple more to come along out of her.

Wexford Fri, 11th Aug, 2023  Royal Juniper He is a fine big horse, but has just never got the hop of the ball, things haven't gone right for him,. There was always going to be a day like today in him if we were patient enough to wait for it. Fortunately enough it went right for him today. Donal (Houlihan) isn't here today but his whole family are, his wife, daughter, son-in-law and grandson are all here so it's brilliant. Hopefully he will progress from here.

Sligo Thu, 10th Aug, 2023  Hazelhatch Lady I got an easy lead. Cian Quirke (on Killeemore Lad) came to me at the third-last. I still didn't need to commit but it just got her racing a bit which was lovely and she battled it out well to the line. She stays further, she won at Roscommon over two miles four, and I'd say she'll be a nice chaser. I'm looking forward to riding her over a fence. I thought Glendars Mahler was unlucky last year when she fell twice and she turned upside down in Ballinrobe as well. She did everything right today and I'm delighted to get a maiden win with her. It’s the first time that Hazelhatch Lady has actually put two runs back to back and she's a very, very good horse on her day when she puts her mind to it.

Galway Thu, 3rd Aug, 2023  The Big Doyen Fair play to the lads as they had to make the call not to sell him after he won two bumpers. He enjoys being left alone to bowl along in front and in fairness to Kevin he always said to step him up in distance but I couldn't see it myself because he was so keen over two-miles. Last winter he didn't go on the heavy ground and it wasn't working out for us. He went up in trip and letting him bowl along in races has suited and he wants nice ground. I think he will be a cracking horse over fences but we'll see where things go over hurdles first. He is electric to jump and I think will be the same over fences. He is a nice horse going forward. this is great for the lads, they're having great craic from it and hopefully they get plenty luck with him. We've had a great week, some of my horses ran moderately but had genuine excuses and we'll definitely enjoy tonight!

Killarney Thu, 20th Jul, 2023  Presenting Doyen That was fantastic. It was just the way the race panned out and the ride Rachael gave her won the race. They went an awful gallop in front and they all died off, and Rachael came through. It’s the way Effernock Fizz wins races but it just worked out in Presenting Doyen’s favour today. The owners are from Kerry, so it’s brilliant for them.

Tipperary Thu, 6th Jul, 2023  The Big Doyen I didn't think we'd have to wait this long to win over hurdles and it is long overdue. Things didn't work out for him last season, he was second in a good few maiden hurdles, ran in some competitive races and ended up having a hard season. Things didn't work out in a valuable handicap at Fairyhouse and he came back wrong but the time off freshened him up. He is keen and forward-going but enjoyed tipping away in front today. He'll go to Galway for a hurdle next and then we'll see what happens but he might head on over fences afterwards.

Kilbeggan Mon, 19th Jun, 2023  Streets Of Doyen You can't beat a bit of luck!. I didn't know what was going to happen today with that fella as he would have a mind of his own. I was just delighted to see him travelling and the better ground would be a big thing for him. I shouldn't have run him at Easter (pulled up at Fairyhouse), that was a poor decision on my behalf. We have him back going well and this was a lovely pot. In fairness to Kilbeggan they put on good prize-money and it's brilliant to be able to get a result here. We'll keep tipping away with him.

Punchestown Tue, 23rd May, 2023  Hanoi Jane She had some good runs and last time in Ballinrobe (third) he maybe should have let her roll on a sharper track. She’ll win another one. She jumps well, stays well and might win a little novice chase. The O’Reilly’s (Peter and Rose) also bred her and it’s great for them that she has won here. She’ll keep going for the summer. I must say Punchestown have done an absolutely terrific job with the ground. We have had no rain for a week and it's beautiful ground.