Thurles Sat, 21st Dec, 2024  Bayrann He is progressing, every run is better and he is getting the hang of it. He is hard work before his races as he is mad to get on with it but once he is off and galloping, he knows what to do. Valiranns are like that but they have engines. He will be a lovely horse and will be better over a fence. He has plenty pace, jumps well and I'd say he will go on any ground. He has the right attitude and tries his heart out. We'll go down the handicap route now and if he can stay on the same mark (106), we'll be happy!

Naas Mon, 16th Dec, 2024  Lecky Watson That was a good performance, I'm delighted how he jumped and settled in front. It looks like a big improvement on his hurdling form. Fences are bringing out improvement in him and I'm very happy with that. His attitude to jumping was tremendous as well. Paul was very happy with it and I was very happy watching. He seemed to be able to put in quick ones and take a flyer when he wanted. Generally, for a horse first time over fences it was a very good first start. Paul was giving me the impression that he wouldn't be afraid to go further. He said before the race that he thought this was his trip - I thought he might want a bit further, but he thought this was the right place to start him. Maybe we'll stay around this trip.