Ballinrobe Fri, 15th Sep, 2023  Ballybawn Belter She missed the break badly in Galway and, in hindsight, at a quick track like that she probably didn't have the speed to drop down in trip. Maybe at the likes of Navan in the winter she'd be okay back in trip. I saw this race and said we'd try her over two-six. I don't think they went very quick, though, so she's probably still a two-and-a-half mare with the boot she shows. I was contemplating going over fences but Frank (Berry) twisted my arm and said we'd keep her over hurdles for the time being. I'm delighted with her. She was a skinny, narrow, very light thing last year and really has rounded up and strengthened up. Four-year-old fillies can lose their way but she's really started to go the right way physically. We'll look for another hurdle for her.

Galway Mon, 11th Sep, 2023  Hutchie We haven't got him long and he is improving with every week. It was his handicap debut and on his work at home I thought he had a chance. We'll see what way we go with him now and he could go either way, over hurdles or fences.

Tramore Fri, 18th Aug, 2023  Joshua Chamberlain The horses are running great. He is a horse that we've always liked and it just took him a while to come to hand. We always thought he'd do something like that, but he has just been frustrating. . He was fifth to Marine Nationale one day in bumper and was beaten by just over 10 lengths. You'd think you could go anywhere with him after that. He just took a long time to come right. He is from a funny family and I had a lot of them. They can show plenty at home but don't bring it to the track. They'd flatter you at home and frustrate you when they run. . I wasn't sure about the ground. He ran a nice race in Ballinrobe (on Monday). Ricky said he probably wanted further and said to go two-and-a-half with him or more. He came out of the race well at Ballinrobe and we had him in here, so we said we'd take our chance. He is owned by James Robinson and my wife Esther, but is for sale.