Navan Sun, 21st Feb, 2021  Frontal Assault he (Frontal Assault) was way too keen with the blinkers in Leopardstown. He'll be a grand big staying chaser. He really stayed well there. He'll get an entry in the Martin Pipe (Conditional Jockeys Hurdle at Cheltenham) and we'll see what happens. The likes of Punchestown might not be ideal for him if the ground gets too quick.

Naas Sat, 13th Feb, 2021  You Raised Me Up we were waiting for a bit of nicer ground and I didn’t think we were going to get it. Anyway I wanted to run him here to qualify for the Final in Punchestown and also a stepping stone to running in the County Hurdle in Cheltenham. Sean and Bernadine (Mulryan) like to run in the Festival meetings.

Leopardstown Sun, 7th Feb, 2021  Off You Go We don’t believe we were anyway negligent. There is lessons to be learned from all sides. The case has dragged on for over two years. Nobody is being held to account for the horse being laid. Betfair are not putting anyone forward. I have big questions about the horse being laid. There has only been two people questioned in two years. I don’t lay horses, I back horses. that’s his third win here and Mark was brilliant on him. We thought he would run well at Limerick over Christmas but he just can’t jump out of the heavy ground. It was a fierce competitive race and only he got such a good ride he wouldn’t have won.

Punchestown Sun, 17th Jan, 2021  Klassy Kay the form of her third at Clonmel the last day has worked out well. Going up in trip is suiting her as well and she’ll have to go up a bit in grade now. I think as we go into the spring, drier ground will suit her and she might be able to win a nice handicap at one of the spring Festivals.

Naas Wed, 13th Jan, 2021  Uisce Solas She'll go for the mares handicap hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival in Leopardstown. She'll probably be put in foal this season.

Leopardstown Sun, 27th Dec, 2020  January Jets He jumped well, probably a little bit right, but Rachael was happy with him.

Tramore Thu, 10th Dec, 2020  Presenting Point I'm delighted to get that. He had a good run the last day and the step-up in trip today probably helped him. Phillip gave him a nice positive ride from the front and it happened nicely for him. Phillip kind of made up his own mind down at the start. No one wanted to go on, so he went on. I'd say he would have been happier with a lead. There is a race at Thurles before Christmas that he could go for, it's over three miles. He could go to Limerick over Christmas either or come back here maybe on New Year's Day.

Punchestown Sun, 15th Nov, 2020  Chavi Artist He was threatening to win one on his last few runs. Discordantly got away on him in Galway and he would have been a good bit closer only for that. He was first reserve in the Troytown last week but didn’t get in,.

Clonmel Thu, 12th Nov, 2020  Conquredalofeurope He is a lovely big horse who ran in two point-to-points last year and was big and backward. I told Darragh to pop in behind the leaders and keep filling him and ride him into the bridle. I fitted him with cheek-pieces today because he can be lazy at home and I thought fitness would catch him out today on his first run of the season. Darragh said to me that going to the last he thought he was always going to get there - I wasn't as confident! . Chasing is his game, he is a grand jumper and a genuine horse who has improved from last year. He wouldn't light you up at home and just does what he has to do but he is a nice one to have and it's great for Brian (Acheson, owner) and the team.

Wexford Sun, 25th Oct, 2020  Champagne Gold He is a lovely horse. Dylan gave him a super ride and he jumped well. We couldn't have asked him to do it any better really. I'd say he'll go for a novice next, we'll see. He is a real chaser in the making and I'm delighted with today. I'd say we could look at going further with him in time. We'll speak to the Maloney's and see what they think and we'll make a decision from there.