Naas Sun, 22nd Aug, 2021  Provocateuse Scott gave her a good positive ride. It was unfortunate for the other filly (the withdrawn Rosie Bassett) and obviously the delay at the start didn’t help. Richie Galway, representing

Killarney Thu, 19th Aug, 2021  Moddy Poddle I thought the handicapper was quite hard on her in Galway but we're still ahead and I think now I'll have to sit down and look, as she deserves a shot at black-type,. I'll look here and in the UK and see what I can find. That should be her next outing. Robbie said when they come to her, she pulls out again and she is very tough and on the improve. I'm thrilled for her owner/breeder Denis Maher, in Australia, and she is named after his daughter who loves jumping in muddy puddles.

Roscommon Mon, 16th Aug, 2021  Pride Of Derry It's more of a relief than anything today. When we missed our chance in Galway we had to come again. We really fancied him going to Galway but it just didn't work out. Oisin's (Orr) hands were tied that day and it just didn't work out for him. I feel sorry for him today but Declan did a brilliant job. He went out with a plan and got the job done. We think he could be a Listed horse and, if he's not sold, he'll go that route. We think he's a lovely colt.

Galway Sun, 1st Aug, 2021  Church Mountain That was great and Joey executed it well. We always liked this horse, from the time he ran as a two-year-old, but he's a massive big lad and he's still not the finished article. He's grown all year and he's babyish, you could see there he was very green in front. He needed to do that because he's a mile-and-a-quarter horse really. He had some hints of form, some nice runs staying on into fourth or fifth. Those three-year-old handicaps are so competitive. Today is the first day we made the running on him and it's been the making of him. Joey did a very good job on him and Joe Doyle deserves a lot of credit as well as he made the horse. He was very hard work when he came, he wasn't an easy ride, and Joe rides him every day and settles him. We needed to take a few pounds off him today and it's a team effort. We've schooled him over hurdles as well but we probably won't go that route this year. We'll let him mature first.

Galway Tue, 27th Jul, 2021  Moddy Poddle She had to be very tough. Chris said he didn't think she was in love with the ground but she was just so genuine. My God she battled back when Colin (Keane on Baseman) came upsides her. I wasn't sure whether this track would suit her but the thing about Galway is that you get three-year-old only handicaps, it's lovely that you're not having to take on older horses. She's a progressive filly and I think she's still progressing. When Chris was going out he said 'what about the ground?' and I said 'I don't know, we'll know after the race'.

Curragh Sun, 18th Jul, 2021  Provocateuse She won her maiden in Bellewstown and struggled a little there. She was more impressive today,.

Fairyhouse Wed, 7th Jul, 2021  Lord Dudley we thought he had improved coming here and we were looking for a good performance. We were slightly worried that the ground was a bit drier than we thought he’d want and Declan confirmed that but he put in a very good performance and he has improved. He’s learning about racing and after that I’d imagine he’ll stick to six. There are a few options open and we’ll see what mark he gets. We are in no rush and he’ll be a better horse next year. He’s in again here on Sunday but he would need rain.

Gowran Park Sun, 13th Jun, 2021  Moddy Poddle Another progressive filly and Siobhan gave her a superb ride. She jumps really smart now, and again has improved mentally and physically,.

Roscommon Tue, 11th May, 2021  Lord Dudley We’re delighted with that and he’s progressed from his last run. He’s very headstrong and I was a bit worried when he got taken on and they pulled six or eight lengths clear. He just held on and Declan thinks we should go back to six furlongs with him. Hopefully he can win another one or two. Roscommon is not the place that you want to be stopping but in fairness he hung on. He’s a child’s horse at home but once you put a saddle on him he wants to go. He didn’t turn great around here and a straight six might suit him. I’m glad for the Kildare Racing Club as they supported me a good few years ago.