Clonmel Thu, 15th May, 2025  Colleen Danu She had a break after having a disappointing run at Cork previously and . She is a summer filly but the ground being good-to-firm was a concern so it is great to get the win. She is a half-sister to Absolute Notions (Grade 1-placed) so it is important breeding-wise. She was Michael O'Sullivan's last winner for me and while she isn't the biggest filly, he couldn't wait to get her over a fence, so we have that option down the line. We'll see what the handicapper does with her first.

Punchestown Sat, 3rd May, 2025  Bill Baxter He's a fantastic jumper and I was basically a passenger all the way you know. Warren(Greatrex-trainer) was keen to go wide and he seemed to enjoy being in his own comfort zone and his own rhythm. It panned out beautifully for me as I said. Very lucky. We came over this morning and back at 7pm tonight. It's another day but it's got that extra special tinge to it being Punchestown. We’ve always been keen to come here if we have the right sort of horse,. This horse has just been a star for us. He won the Topham two years ago and has found it hard since then, but he was on a dangerous mark today. I was a bit worried about the ground but Harry’s given him a great ride. We had a runner in the first chase and James (Bowen) came in and said ‘if I had been wider I would have had a right chance’. He came over on Tuesday and he’s a horse that loves going on a trip, like I do. He’s thrived since he’s been here. He was squealing in the morning. He almost ups his game when he goes away and we knew we had him in good shape. I was a bit worried about the ground, he does like soft ground, but as I said he was on a dangerous mark and he’s gone and done it so it’s brilliant. I’m all for having a go and it’s important that we all have a go if we have the right sort of horse. It pays off every now and then. It’s what it’s all about, competition is good.

Kilbeggan Fri, 25th Apr, 2025  Happy Jacky He has a very high mark over hurdles and I’m not sure where we will go now. He jumped well enough there that we could put him back into a handicap.

Navan Sat, 22nd Mar, 2025  Cardcounter He’s a nice horse, a good honest horse and stays well. He stayed going well and showed a good attitude. There might not be much left for him. That could be it for the year, we’ll see. He could be a proper staying chaser on soft ground next year.

Wexford Mon, 17th Mar, 2025  Bite That I could get used to this! He had the form to win but still had to go out and do it. It was a good day at the office and hopefully he can win again.

Thurles Thu, 6th Mar, 2025  Are You Busy That was needed! She was nearly entitled to do that on her form and she is a grand little mare and is a good little jumper. I'm quiet enough with just six or seven horses to run and she will tip away on good ground during the summer.

Navan Sun, 9th Feb, 2025  Better Days Ahead Better Days Ahead wasn't doing a stroke in front. It wasn't ideal, he needs something to make it. Jordan (Gainford on Three Card Brag) took him along for as long as he could and probably ran a good race in his own right. I was thrilled with Stellar Story. He keeps guessing at his fences and I told Danny (Gilligan) to try and get him around and try to get a bit of confidence into him. He gave him a brilliant ride - probably a bit unlucky. Number one, we had to try and get him around. I'd imagine Brown Advisory for Better Days Ahead and Stellar Story could go Brown Advisory as well. Three Card Brag needed that run to qualify for the Aintree Grand National.

Leopardstown Sun, 2nd Feb, 2025  Backtonormal The step up in trip and niceish ground suited and Conor was very good on him. He’s a good rider.