Curragh Sun, 15th Mar, 2026  Smoke Them Out we thought he’d run well, we had a nice bit of work done with him and he acts on that ground. We were in two minds whether to claim off him but took (Tormey’s) 7lb off, as he hadn’t dropped since his last win. He’s a right old money spinner and an ease in the ground is important.

Dundalk Wed, 12th Nov, 2025  Alissam I'm pleasantly surprised!. He is obviously owned by our Saudi client, Essam Saiel, and he has been a great supporter of ours. Pink Oxalis has been a star filly for them this year. Very, very lucky to have her on our side. I'm just delighted for him. This horse was picked up very cheaply last year at the Autumn Sale. The family come over and they inspect the yearlings themselves, Essam's nephew comes over and inspects them. They picked this horse out - very little pedigree, but he had a good sire (Sands of Mali) on his side. His stats are off the charts - tough, very tough (progeny). The penny was only dropping with him the last couple of weeks in work. He's a horse we took our time with and we knew he was going to be more of a three-year-old type. I don't know where we are going next, because that is a big surprise to me.