Cork Sun, 26th Nov, 2023  Meetingofthewaters . Paddy thought he'd win, he had been working well and was confident coming back to a 0-116 beginners, which was a big drop in class. He was confident enough he'd do the business. I was behind the leader Ideal Du Tabert but I had a look behind and the others were a long way behind. I knew it was an exaggerated gap and I was happy I'd pick up the leader. He had a small scare at the last, that was all. I think he is entered in the (Paddy Power Chase, at Christmas) but this was a 0-116 at the end of the day.

Cork Sun, 26th Nov, 2023  Readin Tommy Wrong Some of ours are taking a run at the moment and I think he can build on that. Often Willie's (Mullins) biggest problem is he has other horses in the race which can beat them but this was a nice starting point and there is plenty to build on. He jumped big over the last two and it was nice to hear his number being called - I was hoping I wasn't beaten and in fairness the other horse (Lisnagar Fortune) has probably improved. Lisnagar Fortune was dropping back in trip which probably suited.

Punchestown Sat, 25th Nov, 2023  Gaelic Warrior It was a very good performance, way better than I expected. I thought he was a bit novicey at one or two, but never looked like falling and he ran very fresh today. We all know he stays and he might go a longer trip but maybe after that performance I need to have a rethink about him. He’d have no problem going two and a half miles and two miles would be no problem to him either the way he ran there. We thought there would be a lot more pace in the race, but it seemed to evaporate and Paul was happy enough to make it. He was just a bit gassy today on his first run and maybe he will settle later on in the season.

Punchestown Sat, 25th Nov, 2023  Predators Gold He put it to bed very quickly I thought. A massive jump at the last showed there was a bit in the tank and I just had to keep him up to his work. He was very impressive and there is a lot of improvement in him. I thought it was a hell of a performance considering where he was at the third last. He looks a really nice recruit.

Punchestown Sat, 25th Nov, 2023  State Man I had a little peep leaving the back straight and saw where Jack was, I had a fair idea what was coming and what they had in their minds. It is easy to cover it when you are on the best horse!. He is so chilled out - he runs in the earplugs and he is winning with them so we haven't taken them out. I don't know if he needs them or not but why change it?. Paul was much happier getting down off him this year than he was last year, so maybe there is a bit of improvement there for this season. I thought he’d won turning for home and I was surprised when there was a bit of a shemozzle and I got a bit of a fright for a couple of seconds but was happy enough then. Impaire Et Passe will go to Fairyhouse next weekend and we’ll try and keep them apart for as long as we can. They all have to get there in March, so we’ll concentrate on the domestic scene for the moment.

Punchestown Sat, 25th Nov, 2023  State Man Paul was much happier getting down off him this year than he was last year so maybe there is a bit of improvement there for this season,. I thought he’d won turning for home and I was surprised when there was a bit of a shemozzle and I got a bit of a fright for a couple of seconds, but was happy enough then. Impaire Et Passe will go to Fairyhouse next weekend (Hatton’s Grace Hurdle) and we’ll try to keep them apart for as long as we can. They all have to get there in March so we’ll concentrate on the domestic scene for the moment.

Thurles Thu, 23rd Nov, 2023  Klassical Dream you could see Klassical Dream was probably a third or fourth-season novice the way he jumped because he was very efficient. I had been trying to go over fences with him for the past couple of years but he had little mishaps which would have meant he'd miss half the season. We bided our time and this year he has been 100% and let's hope he stays that way now. He is a Supreme Novice winner and we know he has plenty of stamina so you could go any trip with him. We'll look at Christmas for him as it is nice timing-wise.

Thurles Thu, 23rd Nov, 2023  Westport Cove It was a very good performance, his jumping was very slick and he jumped like a handicapper. I think he was a lot more settled and is maturing. . We just have to go up in grade now - he is sharp enough for two miles but I have no problem going further either. We'll look for something around Christmas maybe.

Naas Sun, 12th Nov, 2023  Dinoblue she (Dinoblue) jumped well and handled the ground well. It’s a nice start to the season and you couldn’t be happier with her. I’m not sure what plans Willie has for her but I’m sure there will be similar (races) down the road. She was getting all the allowances which was a huge help. She will come on from the run and Mark (Walsh, winning jockey) was delighted with her.