Punchestown Sat, 3rd May, 2025  Shanbally Kid He's just a little horse that, always over hurdles, I actually thought he was going to run a big race in a Coral Cup one year going to Cheltenham and never fulfilled that. He loves a bit of room; he's a little bit timid I suppose and being out there on his own he's just relished it and what a feeling you know, That trip, getting a bit of space away from horses and typical of Willie, you know, placed him right. I said to Willie I want to keep space on him and he said .if you think he'll jump for you doing that, go ahead and do it.

Punchestown Fri, 2nd May, 2025  Its On The Line he’s a great horse to bring here every year and to turn up at these big spring festivals with him is fair ammo to have: we owe him a lot. It was a truly run race and Derek said it burned off most going away from the stands and racing down the hill. It was worrying turning out of the back (straight) but by the time he got to the third-last, it was a matter of not getting there too soon. He hasn’t done much in front. It’s great he’s holding a bit back every time and we’ll just keep it for next year. Fingers crossed there is plenty left in him.

Cork Mon, 21st Apr, 2025  Eyes Off Annie Eyes Off Annie has had her little problems but is a right mare when on her A game. She had small issues which kept her off the track for a long time so we needed to iron them out. She has plenty quality about her and is like a gelding, as she has so much size and scope. Maxine gets on well with her, has great confidence and gets her into lovely rhythms.