Quotes on Anvika (IRE)

she was late starting because she had a little issue in the spring. I'm thrilled with her and how she has taken to the surface - she has just got stronger and better. I think she is more a seven-furlong filly and, when she learns to relax, we will step her up. I'll look at the programme and might just put her away now but I haven't thought beyond today. I'll let her mature into her brain and then run her on nice grass. I'm looking forward to that. She's a gorgeous Dandy Man filly out of a Giant's Causeway mare.
After Anvika (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 1st Dec 2023 6f Flat Maiden Standard

Quotes on Loingseoir (IRE)

He just got away with the ground. I actually drove up this morning to walk it with my wife Roisin,. In fairness to Fairyhouse they do a great job watering here, up here during the summer you always get real good ground. He just wants a bit of juice because he's a very heavy-shouldered horse. He's been dropping down, it's nearly two years since he's won and it's been a frustrating year. I know we haven't had the sunshine but the ground has been relatively quick for him all year. We've been biding our time a little bit with him. He's hopefully going to start getting his ground in the next couple of weeks. There is a race for him in the Curragh on Saturday, if we get a drop of rain. It was a great ride, he went the brave man's route and thankfully Billy (Lee) came off the rail for him. He actually won here over a mile-and-a-quarter in the past so he had a bit of track form. The only reason I came here is because I know they water so well and it's really good safe ground.
After Loingseoir (IRE) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Mon, 23rd Sep 2024 7f Flat Hcap Good

Quotes on Presence (IRE)

It's a couple of years since I've been here but I love Ballinrobe. I love the racetrack, it's always a good atmosphere here and they do a wonderful job. It's no wonder that they've won Racecourse of the Year twice. The rain that fell probably played to her strengths and, also, the trainer kind of got it wrong, I was running her over a little bit far and bringing her back to a mile and one and a bit is obviously what she likes. I don't think this was the strongest of maidens but she did it well and will go for a handicap now, preferably a fillies' only handicap. (Owner/breeder) Harriet Jellett had never been to Ballinrobe before, so she did the driving and I did the navigating!
After Presence (IRE) finished 1st at Ballinrobe on Mon, 22nd Jul 2024 1m 1f Flat Maiden Yielding to Soft

Quotes on Clarita (IRE)

I was unlucky the last day when I was beaten a nose on her over six. I think the step up to seven helped her today. I thought we went a nice gallop early and I was just able to slot into a lovely position and I was very happy through the race. She travels lovely through her race and while I probably thought I got there a fraction too soon, I hit the line today. I'm delighted I'm getting the opportunities from Gavin and many other trainers to ride the likes of these horses.
After Clarita (IRE) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 15th Dec 2023 7f Flat Maiden Standard

Quotes on Hurricane Helen (GB)

It was a competitive race and she had to wait to get out, but luckily did so in time. There is a long straight here so she had time to get into top gear. In fairness she hasn't run a bad race for us and I ran her over the wrong distance the last day but Gary couldn't pull her up. She has been a winner in waiting for her last couple of runs. She is in at Leopardstown on Thursday but it is a much higher bracket and we'll see how she comes out of this.
After Hurricane Helen (GB) finished 1st at Cork on Fri, 16th Aug 2024 1m Flat Hcap Good to Firm

Quotes on Nahori (GB)

Kevin (Haigney) spotted her at the sales - she had her problems over there and they didn't get her to the track. We said we would give it a go training her and if we got her there, great, and if we didn't, Kevin was keen to breed from the family anyway. He is already breeding from her sister. Either way, we were delighted to have her. She has a fantastic attitude like her sister. She did a couple of nice bits of work and we were hoping she would run well, so we are very pleased. It looks like it (get another furlong) there today. Job done and we can relax for a couple of days!
After Nahori (GB) finished 1st at Dundalk on Fri, 22nd Dec 2023 7f Flat Maiden Standard

Quotes on Lady Arwen (GB)

she looked like she idled so Jake was dead right to keep riding and he kept her going. Losing any momentum would have given the runner-up a chance. I'm delighted. I only got her two weeks before her run in the Curragh and it was her owner's (Pat Rohan, from Killaloe) plan to run in the Curragh. I didn't know much about her but she is genuine and lovely to train. Six furlongs at the Curragh was a probably a little short but seven (furlongs) is ideal. Thank God we found a winnable race and maybe Galway will be on the horizon now.
After Lady Arwen (GB) finished 1st at Limerick on Sat, 24th Jun 2023 7f Flat Hcap Good to Yielding

Quotes on Wrist Art (IRE)

They are running that little bit above themselves at the moment,. He’s been consistent the last couple of years getting placed but just found that little edge today and did it well. Wayne gave him a lovely ride as he did half get a run with him halfway and he got him settled again. He rode him nice and cool and that’s what he needs.
After Wrist Art (IRE) finished 1st at Punchestown on Wed, 13th Sep 2023 1m 1f Flat Hcap Good to Yielding