Sligo Wed, 19th Aug, 2026  Belladaball She was very impressive and is a nice prospect. When we looked at the race beforehand, we thought it looked like a winning opportunity for her. She was going well when she came down at Cork, and no better man than Keith to get her jumping today and get some confidence back in her. She's a Listed bumper winner, so you'd be hoping that she'd well up to winning a maiden hurdle, and she's done it nicely. Keith mentioned the Grade 3 mares' novice at Down Royal in late October, so that's a possible target. Brian Walsh, who's one of the (Galloping Gallivanters) syndicate, bred her as well, so that makes it even better.

Roscommon Tue, 4th Aug, 2026  Clay Pigeons He needs good ground so the better ground helped him. Brian gave him a great ride and he definitely jumped much better today and was a lot sharper. Fakenham was probably the wrong track for him, and the wrong ground. I think there is plenty of improvement in him, maybe up in trip. He’ll go jumping fences next year. Maybe Listowel over further might suit him. He’s won two bumpers, a point-to-point, and a maiden hurdle so he’s a fair horse.