Curragh Sat, 23rd Sep, 2023  Pipsy It was lovely and it was no more than you'd expect after seeing King Cuan, the first day in Cork and definitely the last day in Naas. He impressed me both times. This filly has always been a filly we like and definitely a maiden winner. I said if she handles the ground she wins and, if she doesn't, we'll go to Dundalk, no problems. Colin was adamant she'd handle the ground and that she'll handle Dundalk so we'll go for the stakes race up there, the (Group 3) Mercury Stakes, and then we'll put her away. It was her first day away at Cork, Paddy (Twomey's) are always tuned to the minute and there was no third. I said 'we've walked into one'. I felt a bit sorry for her then as she did everything right on her own that day. I said we'd see the truth of the race in Naas and I don't think you could be any more impressed with the winner as he was beat, found a gear and took off again. I thought then 'he's alright and we definitely walked into one'. We knew we had natural improvement and she'd win a good maiden, but I was just worried about the ground.

Curragh Sat, 23rd Sep, 2023  Pipsy It was lovely and it was no more than you'd expect after seeing King Cuan, the first day in Cork and definitely the last day in Naas. He impressed me both times. This filly has always been a filly we like and definitely a maiden winner. I said if she handles the ground she wins and, if she doesn't, we'll go to Dundalk, no problems. Colin was adamant she'd handle the ground and that she'll handle Dundalk so we'll go for the stakes race up there, the (Group 3) Mercury Stakes, and then we'll put her away. It was her first day away at Cork, Paddy (Twomey's) are always tuned to the minute and there was no third. I said 'we've walked into one'. I felt a bit sorry for her then as she did everything right on her own that day. I said we'd see the truth of the race in Naas and I don't think you could be any more impressed with the winner as he was beat, found a gear and took off again. I thought then 'he's alright and we definitely walked into one'. We knew we had natural improvement and she'd win a good maiden, but I was just worried about the ground.

Punchestown Wed, 13th Sep, 2023  Perfect Poise We thought she would have won her maiden no problem and the first bit of light at the end of the tunnel was Navan where we got chinned. I thought that was a nice workmanlike performance. She’s hard on herself and you can see a bit of blood in her mouth. She carries her head low going down to the start and kicks herself in the jaw. Hopefully there is another day of two in her as that is the first winner we’ve had for Mrs Patino for about a year. I’m delighted as she’s a very loyal owner.

Leopardstown Thu, 27th Jul, 2023  Zarinsk The two of them ran a blinder but she's been a queen all season,. We sent her to France, and of the team I was probably the one most negative about the trip, and it turned her inside out. You can see her today in the ring, she looks like a mare now, she's after maturing lovely and you'd nearly say she's still improving. Colin was adamant that the Curragh wasn't the place for her so we didn't declare and I thought I had a good substitute in Power Under Me. Once the ground is like that he's going to run his race as he proved there, he ran out of room and we probably cost him third. I live my life by 'what's meant for you won't pass you' and they switched it. Zarinsk's headed poked up again and I'd said 'well it's made for her around here'. We went to France for a Group 2 and we got lucky and they put a Group 2 on beside us, and we're after collecting, so it's fantastic. They boys have copped on to her and they won't give her an easy lead but it just shows that she's maturing and we can ride a race on her, which is great. We've got the best man in the business to do that. It leaves us a lovely option now with the Matron, Champions Weekend is huge. Power Under Me can go for the Boomerang, ground being right and this rain doesn't look like it's going to stop, and Zarinsk can go for the Matron. We have a free shot at it now which is fantastic. We'll talk to the family and Barry will discuss it with them, and I'll do what I'm told, but the ultimate aim would obviously be to go to Ch

Fairyhouse Wed, 12th Jul, 2023  Zarinsk She’s a queen and seven furlongs around a bend is made for her. She’s honest out and is holding the yard together this year. She holds an entry in the Matron and it’s all about black type for Juddmonte. I’m delighted for them and their support. She’s not really ground dependant but doesn’t want extremes. She doesn’t want heavy and she doesn’t want firm. She’s very straight forward as you could see there. If you wanted to make a race for her that was it.

Curragh Fri, 30th Jun, 2023  Kodiac Prince He's in good form, he seems to have improved and is at his best this year. In fairness to the handicapper, he did give me a chance after winning the last day. I went up in grade, but I think the key to him was the drop of rain we got all day here, he got his toe in. It's good to get a winner on the big stage. My owners Helena and Matty O'Toole have been very patient since the day they bought him. If I could have a couple of owners like them that's all anybody would want.

Gowran Park Sun, 18th Jun, 2023  Kodiac Prince We were expecting it. In Killarney the last day he was just brought wide at the wrong time and had three or four lengths to make up. He was only beaten half-a-length in the end and so we were just unlucky there. He was in on Wednesday at Limerick where it was good to firm but turned out soft. I was wondering did we do the wrong thing after that, but it worked out anyway.  . He runs well around Gowran Park and he deserved it as he has been running well this year. Rory has him off to a tee and it was good that he was free to ride. . He is better than ever this year and hasn't had a bad run. He is improving with age, like myself!

Fairyhouse Thu, 1st Jun, 2023  Alma Libre She was due a win as she had hit the crossbar a few times last year,. We were hopeful today, the ground was lovely for her and everything looked perfect. Danny gave her a good ride, he was able to judge the pace perfectly and kicked on whenever he needed to. We had this race in mind as we're aiming to run her in the apprentice derby at the Curragh (second last year) over a mile-and-a-half. We think she'll get that trip okay on nice ground. That's the target this year and this is a nice win under her belt. She's a genuine filly, she tries hard every time. She's a very sweet filly at home as well, very easy to deal with. We're delighted she finally got her head in front.