Downpatrick Sun, 9th Aug, 2026  Magical Sal She ran well the last day, I don't know how strong a race it was. Looking at the form today, I thought Philip Rothwell's horse (Young Doran) and John McConnell's horse (Thesilverbridle). The only thing I did say to JJ was that Philip's horse stayed on past tired horses, so go today and make sure you make the running - let them make the mistakes. She didn't jump particularly well, in front she was a bit lonely. JJ was brilliant on her, he waited until he got something beside him going to the top of the hill. She jumped that and he was able to fill her up. She's a tough mare. That would be my third double. The yard is going well and it is great as I went through a very lean spell. It was depressing to be honest. You have to ride the tide and see what happens.

Listowel Sat, 30th May, 2026  Burning Ability in fairness Burning Ability’s form was rock solid and all the horses who had finished around him had won races. Luck was on his side but he did miss the fourth-last hurdle, which cost him four or five lengths. I’m delighted for the Askeaton-based (Wise Guys) syndicate, who are a good racing bunch and they will party hard in the Top Of The Town Bar tonight.