After race at Gowran Park Sat, 5th Oct, 2024 (1st)  It is the first time he has got a galloping track and conventional obstacles. We ran twice him in Galway and he made the same mistake at the second-last both times; it is a trappy fence and that was two miles but he will be a stayer in time. He is a galloper and it is great to get that done. We'll have a look at the Monksfield Novice at Navan next month, if the ground is suitable and not gone heavy. He will only come into himself as a chaser next year and winning a bumper had been a complete bonus. I'm delighted with today as when you have a horse who is showing you a lot at home, you hate making excuses for them. Barry Connell

After race at Sligo Sun, 7th Jul, 2024 (1st)  He has very very good winter form but is not really a bumper horse. They went no gallop and it turned into a bit of a sprint. He hasn't run for a while so it was a good performance. He'll go to Galway for a maiden hurdle, probably the one on the Saturday, but he'll probably be entered for another one as well. Finny works for me and is a great asset to the yard. I'm delighted for his co-owner Tim O'Driscoll as well. Barry Connell