Dundalk Fri, 8th Oct, 2021  Eagle's Flight it worked out lovely for him. He's a horse that has been plagued with bad luck, bad draws and getting boxed in in big fields. I said to his owner one of these days it's going to fall right for him and today was the day. He's in the horses-in-training sales. He's a smashing horse, a horse that I'm very fond of and it would have been an injustice if we couldn't win another one with him. I'm delighted for his owner/breeder Johnny Connaughton, we had Bear Story win for him recently as well. The man has been patient and it's good to see him getting rewarded.

Bellewstown Thu, 30th Sep, 2021  Phoenix Cowboy Drawn down the inside in a big field at Leopardstown on a turning track wasn't ideal, anyone could see it. He's a very game horse and the owner Mark Breen has been very, very patient. It has taken a bit of time for the horse to come to himself. He was an expensive yearling and is coming to hand now. He would actually appreciate a better galloping track and he'll get further. As long as the handicapper is kind to us We'll keep playing and having fun with him. He's game so there is plenty of those races to be won with him. This is his third win this year and this year he is only coming to himself, so next year he will only improve.

Curragh Sat, 25th Sep, 2021  Willesee Nathan said he always felt that she was going to get there. She was withdrawn at Naas because she wouldn’t go into the stalls and also at a barrier trial. Will Hayes has done some job on her and that’s why I’ve run her at the Curragh so he could come over. He’s at the start with her and leads her in. She trusts him now and maybe that will give her a bit of confidence. The owners (Emmaroo Bloodstock Partnership) are Australian.

Gowran Park Wed, 11th Aug, 2021  Phoenix Cowboy It is great to win the McEnery Cup - John and Paul are great friends of ours, we've been lucky buying plenty of horses from them and their cousin Marie Lou (McEnery) is our secretary at home. Colin was delighted with him, we thought he wanted plenty cut in the ground but he loved that today, being on the easy side of good. He moved brilliantly, won well and that is going to open up a lot more doors. He'll get further, that was a 0-100 and a Premier Handicap could be his next target. He has allowed himself to get into a handicap on Champions Weekend so we'll have some fun. Shane Lyons, representing

Curragh Sun, 18th Jul, 2021  Insinuendo This was always the plan after she won her Group 3. She’s a lovely filly and she did that well,.

Curragh Sun, 27th Jun, 2021  Velocidad She won nicely, Declan gave her a lovely ride and she's a good filly. She's always shown a lot of speed but it is a staying family. Today she looked quick and she's a Group 2 winner now so whatever happens from here on in is a bonus. I suppose the Cheveley Park would be the longer term target.

Leopardstown Thu, 10th Jun, 2021  Maritime Wings It was a little bit of a surprise. Dylan said he actually settled because he could be a little bit of a handful to start with at home. The main thing today was to get him to settle and come home. He showed a nice turn of foot there and stayed well. He's won with his ears pricked. Joseph has always thought a lot of him and said there that he'll step him up into listed or group class next time and see how we go. He was still green and he's gone wide on the bend. The second horse is a nice horse and our lad had every right to come back and get a bit of help with the other horse, he kept battling to the line. Hopefully he'll turn into a nice horse. The owners (the Thoroughbred Racing Syndicate) have teamed up and it's the first winner for that syndicate. It's great for them and they are here as well which is brilliant. It's a shame that the other lad (Point Gellibrand) couldn't run as he is a good horse. It looked like he sat down a little bit (in the stalls) and I'm not sure if he was causing it. Brendan Powell, representing