Gowran Park Tue, 5th May, 2026  Shaws Bay He’s a nice horse. He ran very well the first day, probably would have needed the run a little bit. He has come forward in his work,. I’d say he appreciated the better ground. Ben said he was winning well and he idled a little bit in front. I think he’s a horse that should improve with a bit of racing. I think seven furlongs is a good trip for him. I’m delighted the way the horses are going, they are all improving from one run to the next. That’s his second run so he should get a mark now. We’ll see if there is a three-year-old premier handicap for him.

Sligo Sun, 3rd May, 2026  County Carlow He was quick out of the gates the last day and just didn't see it out. It was trainer error to step him up to a mile from seven (furlongs) then, and back here today over a stiff six, he's done it well. He was drawn 16 on debut and he came on a lot from the run. He's a six/seven furlong horse. We'll see what rating he gets and maybe look for a winners' race.

Sligo Sun, 3rd May, 2026  County Carlow He was quick out of the gates the last day and just didn't see it out. It was trainer error to step him up to a mile from seven (furlongs) then, and back here today over a stiff six, he's done it well. He was drawn 16 on debut and he came on a lot from the run. He's a six/seven furlong horse. We'll see what rating he gets and maybe look for a winners' race.

Curragh Fri, 3rd Apr, 2026  Galileo Noir Galileo Noir is a good horse and it’s easier when they are good! At Naas the last day, he arrived into contention going really easy, but blew up and just got tired. I was a bit worried that the trip (1m1f) might be too far but they went steady. He has loads of boot and Colin said we could bring him back to a mile, but I’d say a mile-and-a-quarter will suit him well. He has quite a nice pedigree and he’s a good looking horse who probably likes that ground as well. It’s great to win and we’ll just take one day at a time with him. We’ll enjoy that and see where we go from there.

Curragh Fri, 3rd Apr, 2026  Galileo Noir Galileo Noir is a good horse and it’s easier when they are good! At Naas the last day, he arrived into contention going really easy, but blew up and just got tired. I was a bit worried that the trip (1m1f) might be too far, but they went steady. He has loads of boot and Colin said we could bring him back to a mile, but I’d say a mile-and-a-quarter will suit him well. He has quite a nice pedigree, and he’s a good-looking horse who probably likes that ground as well. It’s great to win and we’ll just take one day at a time with him. We’ll enjoy that and see where we go from there.

Dundalk Wed, 1st Apr, 2026  Alto Sax I suppose the handicapper gave him a good oul chance there. He ran plenty over the winter and just was falling short. He's after dropping down to a nice mark now. Nicola is a great rider and she is very strong in the likes of those races, so it is great to get her. He'll have to switch to turf with the way things are. With him, I think things just have to fall his way. He's probably not one that battles and makes things happen. He'll tip away at turf.

Dundalk Wed, 1st Apr, 2026  Alto Sax I suppose the handicapper gave him a good oul chance there. He ran plenty over the winter and just was falling short. He's after dropping down to a nice mark now. Nicola is a great rider and she is very strong in the likes of those races, so it is great to get her. He'll have to switch to turf with the way things are. With him, I think things just have to fall his way. He's probably not one that battles and makes things happen. He'll tip away on turf.

Limerick Tue, 31st Mar, 2026  Shirzan Her homework had been very good and we've been happy with her previous runs. It all came together today. Her bumper run is working out very well, and that was on ground which we didn't think she was a fan of. Even today, we didn't think she'd love that ground but she is progressing well. She has a nice turn of foot and the plan today was to run along the rail and to wait for gaps to appear. She went straight into the gap and appeared to have plenty in the tank at the end. It was nice to get it and I wish they were all that easy!. We'll see what rating she gets now and hopefully there'll be nice handicaps to be won with her. She can run through the summer.

Dundalk Fri, 27th Feb, 2026  Sutton Hoo As a two-year-old we thought that soft ground could have helped, but hindsight turned out it was probably a mistake running at Listowel. We have learned from these things. We liked him as a two-year-old, he was a little bit weak after the Listowel run and, obviously, we gave him his break. We were very happy with him throughout the winter and when he worked up here during the winter, he loved the surface. He has developed massively and has turned into a very big, strong horse now compared to his two-year-old physique.