Quotes on Thecompanysergeant (GB)

We went a nice gallop. He had the experience coming into the race. He had some really solid form behind him. I'd say they were surprised he hadn't won his Beginners(chase) until now. We had been thinking of going for the Galway Plate so he would have wanted to do that in this grade and had finished fourth in a Grade 1 three runs ago. The Plate was in my head all summer but when he was beaten in Tipperary, I had a chat with Martin (Cooney) and we decided to stay in calmer waters. Rachael gave him a super ride and he jumped super. He is now still a novice for the season so we'll exploit that and we're hoping he will mix it in graded company during the winter. He has only been out of the money a few times when he had reasons and thanks to Martin for keeping him, as there were times he could have sold him. I'd love to have more like him but what generally happens to stables like ours nowadays is the likes of him are sold and taken by bigger owners and trainers.
After Thecompanysergeant (GB) finished 1st at Galway on Tue, 30th Jul 2024 2m 2f Chase Good to Yielding

Quotes on Je T'ai Porte (IRE)

She is not straightforward and was leaning out left the whole time, but I'm hoping when she steps up in class and takes a lead, it might suit her more. She settled away and getting the freshest ground helped as well. She jumps well, makes a nice shape and she might go into handicap company now.
After Je T'ai Porte (IRE) finished 1st at Clonmel on Thu, 11th May 2023 2m Maiden Hurdle Soft

Quotes on Senecia (IRE)

That was wonderful and we have him since he was a foal. As a three-year-old we failed to sell him and he became a covid carry over so today was a big day,. We reverted back to this distance, he has a good cruising speed and Philip gave him a great ride. He was near enough at the last (when Icare Desbois exited) and got there so that's the main thing. He might go to Galway now and good ground suits him. It has been bottomless during the winter and no matter where we went, there was rain coming. Vincent has five horses and we have a small operation. The competition is strong where ever you go and this is great. The last big pot I won was the Fortria Chase with Arctic Skipper.
After Senecia (IRE) finished 1st at Killarney on Sun, 12th May 2024 2m 1f Hcap Hurdle Good to Yielding

Quotes on The Banger Doyle (IRE)

He got his head in front at last. He’s a horse that never runs a bad race but for some reason he gets beaten. He gave an exhibition (of jumping) apart from the last. He’s still a maiden over hurdles and is rated about 20lb better off before today over hurdles so you’d imagine he should be able to win a handicap hurdle. He has lots of options and can go back on the Flat as well.
After The Banger Doyle (IRE) finished 1st at Punchestown on Sat, 8th Jun 2024 2m Hcap Chase Good

Quotes on Good As Hell (IRE)

That’s her fourth win around here and back over a shorter trip. She was able to dictate things and Niall rode her well. She nearly gave it away at the last but she got back on track. Two miles on a flat track suits her and she also likes going left handed. She’ll keep going for the moment and I’m sure she’ll make a broodmare at some point.
After Good As Hell (IRE) finished 1st at Tipperary on Tue, 2nd Jul 2024 2m 1f Hcap Chase Good to Yielding

Quotes on Magic Tricks (FR)

She’s tough and he (Kennedy) said it probably would have suited more if they had gone faster. He said he was kind of on his own in front and she was looking around her. She’s tough, she has won three now and she hasn’t done anything wrong. She will probably go to Newbury now for the Listed hurdle on December 2.
After Magic Tricks (FR) finished 1st at Down Royal on Sat, 11th Nov 2023 2m Hcap Hurdle Soft

Quotes on Grange Walk (IRE)

I thought he was the only horse in the field capable of winning a Grade 2 and the rest were handicappers. He's a bit more than a handicapper,. He's been a bit of an unlucky sort. Liam Quinlan gave him a tip top ride. He's a brave lad over a fence. He'll go to Aintree, the owner wants to go there. He'll go to a two-mile handicap, he's entitled to go there. He's a proper two mile chaser and the blinkers probably helped a bit.
After Grange Walk (IRE) finished 1st at Gowran Park on Sat, 11th Mar 2023 2m Hcap Chase Soft to Heavy

Quotes on The Folkes Tiara (IRE)

He jumped super. Rachael was in front a lot sooner than I thought she would be but he actually jumped his way to the front so she just sat against him and took him back. He's toughed it out really well. He got under the last a bit but picked up again and when the other horse came to him he went away. He ran okay in Fairyhouse on ground that wouldn't be suitable for him, this ground is key to him as he likes a bit of nice ground. He was second in this race last year and it's great to go one better. We could probably look at the two-mile handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival as he runs well here, that would be the first thing that springs to mind — if he gets nice ground.
After The Folkes Tiara (IRE) finished 1st at Leopardstown on Tue, 26th Dec 2023 2m 1f Hcap Chase Yielding

Quotes on Gua Du Large (FR)

The better ground definitely helped him and Rachael was great on him. He was a bit unlucky in Fairyhouse but it's nice to get him back winning here. He jumped well today and I have no immediate plan for him. Hopefully he'll just keep progressing now.
After Gua Du Large (FR) finished 1st at Tramore on Sun, 21st Apr 2024 1m 7f Novice Chase Yielding

Quotes on I A Connect (IRE)

He (Heskin) was lucky he held on, he was nearly caught napping. He said when the horse came he actually picked up again but he nearly went by him that quick that is was all over, he was coming at him fast. He probably wants further and it's nice to win. He'll be better over two-and-a-half miles.
After I A Connect (IRE) finished 1st at Punchestown on Tue, 23rd Nov 2021 2m Hurdle Good to Yielding

Quotes on Bythesametoken (IRE)

that was brilliant. He got an awful fall when he was going to win over fences at Leopardstown (in March 2022) and completely lost his confidence. He didn't jump or do anything right for a long time so we ended up giving up running over fences. He got his confidence back over hurdles and in fairness to Robbie (Dunne, previous jockey) he said to try him again over fences. I was nervous he ran well and jumped great at Listowel last week. Keith (Donoghue) said he felt like a different horse today, his confidence was up and he was coming down in grade from a 0-140 to a 0-116. he deserved to get his day, it has been a while since his last win and it is great to have the Monroes (owners) who have been a great part of us. When John (Monroe, former trainer) passed away a number of years ago the horses came to us as the lads were busy with businesses and their pub. We've had great success and I'm delighted for them.
After Bythesametoken (IRE) finished 1st at Killarney on Sun, 1st Oct 2023 2m 1f Hcap Chase Yielding to Soft

Quotes on Presenting Lad (IRE)

I was worried about the ground, it was a wee bit slower than what his best would be on,. It needed to dry as much as it did. He's won on slower but to be at his best he needs quick ground. We've had that much rain all summer you wouldn't know what way the weather was going to be. We could have a dry autumn as we've had one of the wettest Augusts we've ever had. He's fresh and well so we'll keep him going if the weather lets us.
After Presenting Lad (IRE) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Fri, 6th Sep 2024 2m Hcap Hurdle Yielding

Quotes on Mount Frisco (IRE)

We haven't decided which race he will run in yet but he's in great form.
After Mount Frisco (IRE) finished 1st at Limerick on Tue, 30th Jan 2024 2m Hcap Hurdle Heavy

Quotes on Mr Saxobeat (IRE)

He's a lovely horse. We got him off Sean O'Keeffe's Dad and we were thrilled when we got him. We like him a lot and we would have been disappointed if he wasn't knocking on the door today. He'll probably go to the field for a bit of a rest as he's only five and I'd say he's on the go a long time, even before we got him. I think he could do with a rest. He had been going well and doing everything right. He was going well in a point-to-point (at Fairyhouse) when he fell and it looked good on the video anyway, we kind of bought him on the strength of that. The owners (the Roberto Syndicate) have had Agent Boru with me for years and he came good again this season. We were looking for a replacement for him as he's ten now and, thank God, it looks like we have a lovely replacement for him. They are a lucky bunch of fellas.
After Mr Saxobeat (IRE) finished 1st at Galway on Thu, 29th Jul 2021 2m 2f Bumper Good

Quotes on Mister Wilson (IRE)

I'd say the flat track was a big help to him as he needs an easy two miles. I couldn't see him staying two-miles on heavy ground during the winter and they got racing early enough today which wasn't ideal, but he had been banging on the door and was due a win. His hurdle experience stood to him but is still learning. He wears a hood, is a keen-going sort but he's getting there.
After Mister Wilson (IRE) finished 1st at Listowel on Mon, 5th Jun 2023 2m Maiden Hurdle Good to Yielding

Quotes on Cahirdown Boy (IRE)

We knew we had him really right today and he was in super form. Today's ground wouldn't be in his favour, he is definitely better on better ground but I thought Conor gave him a good ride. I could be guilty as it has taken me three years to figure out how to ride this horse - he is very keen and we've always held him up but I said to Conor today that we have to try something different. We made a conscious decision to drop him back in trip but to jump him out in front and to try and get the keeness out of him. I've been guilty of giving the wrong instructions for three years but it worked well today!. Sean Curran is a fabulous, loyal owner and we've been so successful over the years and I'm thrilled for him.
After Cahirdown Boy (IRE) finished 1st at Limerick on Mon, 27th Dec 2021 2m Hcap Hurdle Heavy