Thurles Fri, 29th Nov, 2024  Artic Lane we just couldn't shake off Jack (Kennedy, on runner-up Relieved Of Duties) up the straight and I wasn't sure if we had won. It was a big help with Willie's horse (C'est Ta Chance) coming out so we were hopeful as he had a lot of placed form. I knew Jack's horse would jump out and gallop so Declan (Queally) said to track him and it all panned out well. He looks like he will be nicer over further and going handicapping he could pick his races and will hopefully win a couple. Declan has been very very good to me and we're going well together.

Limerick Tue, 19th Nov, 2024  Twentyfourcarrot That is mighty! I walked the course, had a good chat with Emily and felt staying down along the rail, where the ground hadn't been used, was the best place to be. Ray Barron came back in after riding her the last day and was kicking himself as he felt he didn't go fast enough. She is a real tough stayer and I think she will get blacktype over hurdles. She is a decent filly and I made a mistake running her on quick ground at Cork two runs ago. Her mother was decent, won three or four races and got blacktype and it is nice to have another winner for Sean (O'Neill, owner) who is a great supporter of ours. He has a nice filly on his hands.

Limerick Tue, 19th Nov, 2024  Diamond Nora She had plenty weight on her back so I told Liam to ride a patient race. I was expecting her to run a good race as she was reasonably fit coming here but with it being her first run back, we said we'd ride her patiently. She will stay further, found well and was good. That's two she has won now, she has size and is a terrific jumper. I'd say she will do well over fences but will stick to hurdles this season.