Fairyhouse Sat, 29th Nov, 2025  Jimmy Du Seuil He jumped brilliant, and it looks like he might even be a better chaser than he was a hurdler. He beat them easily. Nick Rockett and I Am Maximus got beat in this beginners’ chase and Impaire Et Passe won it. We always thought he was a Grade 1 horse and hopefully he can make into one. When Danny and Paul were away, I thought I better ride one of them. I have to apologise to Brian Hayes for nicking it on him, I thought he stood out.

Punchestown Sat, 22nd Nov, 2025  Quinta Do Lago I was a little worried that he lacked that bit of experience against horses from the Flat. He looked like he was beaten turning in, but he put his head down and came through a tight gap between horses. He just loves jumping and Donagh said he’s only going to keep on improving. Fair play to the team who have had a lot of patience with him. He had a setback as a two-year-old and it’s all paid dividends now. When the Academy Hurdles came out we said we’re not going to run on the Flat and we’d wait for that. We’ll take baby steps and he may go for a winners of one at Fairyhouse after Christmas. We’re going to aim towards Cheltenham, but we’ll see how he comes out of this first.