Ballinrobe Tue, 20th Jul, 2021  Oscer Romero It's smashing to have a double for the Bardens. They are two lovely horses and appreciated the nicer ground. Things just worked out for them both. They went a nice gallop in front of them and the races suited. The lads gave them two very good rides.

Kilbeggan Fri, 16th Jul, 2021  Humps And Bumps She was very good there. In fairness to Adam Short he rode her the last day and suggested dropping her back in trip and trying her over fences again. It seemed to work,. It's the first time Jack has rode for me on the track and he gave her a peach, just dropped her on the line. She won a point-to-point, won over hurdles and she had been knocking on the door. She didn't have a great time at the back end of last year and started off a bit slow this year. On her last run at Roscommon she was fourth and she was showing a few signs of coming back to herself and we're happy with today.

Kilbeggan Fri, 9th Jul, 2021  The Big Lense I’m delighted for Jody who has been riding out of his skin and gave him a great ride,. He’s had a little problem and needed time off, but we have been aiming at this race for a while. Hopefully he comes out of this race well and I’m sure the Plate will be in the plans again.

Cork Fri, 9th Jul, 2021  Nibblers Charm He had a tough winter when he got a bad dose of laminitis and has suffered for a long time. He needed round-the-clock minding and Louise Williams really saved him and had a special boot for him which took the pressure off. We had to be patient and we were lucky we caught it early,. It has taken us a while to get him fit and his run on the flat really brought him on. I told Brian he'd see it out, as he is lazy and you have to work. He is never going to be flashy but he'll try for you. He will go to Galway for the 2m6f handicap on the Friday - I don't know would he have the speed early-doors for the Galway Hurdle. I'd like to think going forward he could be a horse for Leopardstown at Christmas and the Dublin Racing Festival. we're hovering around 10-12 horses, they're all running solid and one like him makes it easier.

Tipperary Thu, 1st Jul, 2021  Steps Match I wasn't at Kilbeggan but it was a nice run. He was due his turn although you'd often be due a turn and it'd never come!. He might go for the same type of race, we'll see what the handicapper'll do. He could jump a fence as well and he ran in point-to-points. He likes the top of the ground.

Killarney Mon, 10th May, 2021  Shady Operator He was to go in the La Touche but the ground was a bit quick for him and we knew they'd have a good job done on the ground here. It is hard luck on Darragh (O'Keeffe), who has to get a stitch on his eye lid (after getting a bang in the face riding third-placed Esthers Marvel in the third race). Kevin gave him a peach of a ride and they were in unison together. That's his second time riding for us and his first winner. We'll follow these races around now for the summer.

Ballinrobe Tue, 4th May, 2021  Oscer Romero That’s for the best, most supportive and amazing owner (Oliver Barden) any man could wish to train for,. If I were ever to get a superstar horse I’d hope it would be for him. He’s always had nice horses with me but for the last I don’t know how long everything that could go wrong went wrong. It might be only an 80 to 95 but it means a lot to get that.

Ballinrobe Tue, 4th May, 2021  Brooks Falls She’s a good mare that got a leg after winning her bumper at Listowel. Jim Magill, a wonderful man, bought her then. He’s been very patient and he’s a great owner.

Gowran Park Fri, 12th Mar, 2021  Chenery I'm training out of Dungarvan and have a few horses mainly for point-to-points. I worked for John Kiely for years but I'm no relation. It probably took the run the last day to get her up to speed again and I was praying for the line to come. She deserved it as she's tough and genuine. My last winner on the track was Inchiquin High in a bumper. We were a long time waiting for this one but we won't complain. She might go to Cork in a few weeks' time, an 80-109 (rating) for qualified riders. My brother Richie owns her and won on her in a point-to-point so I'm sure he'd be anxious that she'd go there.