Thurles Sat, 16th Mar, 2024  Lilian Bland It took a while but it’s great to get her head in front. She was second to Mighty Jeremy, who went on to win a few races, on similar ground at Clonmel last year. I’d say that’s what she wants. We could tip away with her for a while as long as the ground is yielding or softer. Two and a half is her trip.

Naas Fri, 12th Jan, 2024  Simply Shabra It was near enough one of his last chances. He showed well in maidens as a younger horse but wasn’t showing it in his last couple of runs and Rita (Shah, owner) said we’ll give him one more go. Conor said the last day he took a blow three out in Down Royal. He said give me one more crack on him and I’ll get him across the line and we put a set of blinkers on him. Conor gave him a great ride and I’m very happy with him.