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3rd September 2010 - Kilbeggan Friday

Etcetera Etcetera (Paul Townend) reverts to fences in the 3m 1f handicap chase. She seems in good form and hopefully the ground won't be too firm for her. She is a course and distance winner and with a bit of luck she might repeat the dose. Sainte Careigne (Patrick) runs in the bumper. She will appreciate the 2m 3f trip and handles fast ground well. Hopefully she will at least get into the money.

2nd September 2010 - Clonmel Thursday

Phantasy Rock (Eddie Linehan) runs in the 1m 2f handicap. She has a 5lb penalty for her win at Weford last Friday but she has a lot in her favour here. She will like the ground and the track and the drop back in trip shouldn't cause her any problems. Anderson Mcauley (Patrick) goes for the bumper. He was a good second at Kilbeggan last time and might be able to go one better here. He will handle the track and will love the ground.

30th August 2010 - Epsom Monday

Laughing Boy (Patrick) goes for the Amateur Derby over 1m 4f. He has disappointed from bad draws on the last two occasions but we still think a fair bit of him. He is well drawn and we think the track will suit. However, we are hoping that the rain stays away as this fellow wouldn't want soft ground.

30th August 2010 - Downpatrick Monday

Lillian's Secret (Katie Walsh) runs in the Ladies Bumper. She will appreciate the fast ground and, being well-bred, we are hoping that she will get a bracket in what appears to be a very ordinary race.

29th August 2010 - Galway Monday

Wee Giant (Eddie Linehan) goes for the 1m 4f handicap. He ran a cracker when just failing at Tramore over 2f further and the drop back in trip here shouldn't inconvenience him. He will like the ground and must have a great chance. How The Chap makes his debut in the 1m 4f maiden. He will love the ground but this looks like a strong contest for a newcomer.

28th August 2010 /span>- Galway Saturday & Sunday

Clonard Lad (Ruby) was to run in the 2m 2f maiden hurdle. Unfortunately he has met with a set-back and will be out for the rest of the summer. On Sunday Not For Converting (Patrick) goes for the winners bumper. He will be suited by the track and the 2m 4f trip should be ideal. With the field down to just four, this could be his day. He is in great form.

27th August 2010 /span>- Wexford Friday

Phantasy Rock (Eddie Linehan) goes for the 1m 3f apprentice handicap. She went up 5lbs for her win at Killarney but could be good enough to defy that rise. She has an extra 3f to race here but we don't think that will bother her. The fast ground is ideal and we will be very disappointed if she doesn't fight out the finish. Apt Manor (Patrick) runs in the mares winners bumper. She won nicely at Tramore following two sterling efforts at Galway. She will like the ground and should go very close.

22nd August 2010 - Ballinrobe Sunday

Strain Of Fame (David Casey) runs in the 2 mile 4yo handicap hurdle. He ran a cracker when third on the flat at Tramore a week ago and a similar performance here would give him every chance. He will like the ground and the track and has a nice handy weight. This could be a nice opportunity.

20th August 2010 - Kilbeggan Friday

Etcetera Etcetera (Ruby Walsh) goes for the 2m 3f mares novice hurdle. We are running her over hurdles as we think she might jump them better than she jumps fences. She won't mind the ground and hopefully the trip will be okay. Anderson Mcauley (Patrick) runs in the bumper. He ran too free at Galway but if he settles here he will go very close.

20th August 2010 - Killarney Friday

Inspector Clouseau (Gary Carroll) runs in the 1m 6f handicap. He will like the trip and the ground but this race may be coming too soon after his run at Tramore last Saturday.

19th August 2010 - Killarney Thursday

Allure Of Illusion (Patrick) makes his debut in the bumper. He is a half brother to Blackstairmountain and will like the fast ground. He is a bumper type and should also have a nice career over hurdles.

18th August 2010 - Killarney Wednesday

We run two in the 1m 6f handicap. Deutschland (Eddie Linehan) hasn't got a great draw but he will like the ground, provided it doesn't go soft. Laughing Boy (Pat Smullen) is not well drawn either but he will love the trip and the fast ground. Red Tiger (Patrick) has a chance in the bumper, provided the rain stays away. He has each-way prospects.

17th August 2010 - Killarney Tuesday

Phantasy Rock (Eddie Linehan) runs in the 1mile handicap. She will like the ground and the track. Hopefull she will show a little improvement from her last run which should get her into the shake-up here.

15th August 2010 - Tramore Sunday

Johny's Lantern (Patrick) runs in the mares bumper. She showed her inexperience when running very free at Galway. Hopefully she will have learnt a lot from that run and she will be suited by the fast ground here. We are concerned that this track may not be ideal for her but she should run a good race nevertheless.

14th August 2010 - Tramore Saturday

Inspector Clouseau (Gary Carroll) goes for the 2 mile handicap. He ran too free at galway so we are going to change tactics here. He will love the ground and we think he will handle the track. We run two in the 1m 6f handicap. Wee Giant (Eddie Linehan) He ran well enough at Sligo and shapes as if he needs a trip like this. He will act on the ground and we are hoping he will be good enough to get into the shake-up. Strain Of Fame (Gary Carroll) has been very disappointing so far. He will go on the ground and we are hoping that he might show some improvement for Gary Carroll.

13th August 2010 - Tramore Friday

Maggie Connolly (Katie Walsh) runs in the 2 mile ladies maiden. She won a bumper over 2m 2f on her debut at Wexford and this trip won't be a problem. The ground will really suit her and we are expecting a big run.

12th August 2010 - Tramore Thursday

Apt Manor (Patrick) goes for the bumper. The trip and ground should be ideal. This looks like an ideal opportunity for her to open her account. We will be disappointed if she doesn't win today.

11th August 2010 - Gowran Wednesday

Phantasy Rock (Eddie Linehan) runs in the 1m 1f apprentice handicap. She ran disappointingly at Fairyhouse last time but the ground was softer than she likes. We are expecting a much better run here on ground that will be much more to her liking. Hopefully she will be another winner for her promising young rider.

9th August 2010 - Ballinrobe Monday

Diego Garcia (Paul Townend) reverts to hurdles in the 2m 4f handicap hurdle. He disappointed on the flat at Galway but will like this trip and the ground. He has a lot of weight but we are hoping for a big run. Morning Legend (Paul Townend) goes for the 2 mile maiden hurdle. She has experience over hurdles and will go on the ground. However, we are more hopeful than confident of her chances in what looks like a fairly good race.

8th August 2010 - Downpatrick Sunday

Sainte Careigne (Patrick) runs in the bumper. She ran a promising race first time out at Roscommon but needs to improve on that to get into the money today.

7th August 2010 - Kilbeggan Saturday

Etcetera Etcetera (Paul Townend) goes for the 3m 1f handicap chase. She was very disappointing at Killarney last time and will need to improve her jumping if she is to figure here. Three Monkeys (Patrick) runs in the bumper. We are hoping she will perform a bit better here than on her first run for us at Cork last month. She will act on the ground and could run well in what appears to be a weak race.

5th August 2010 - Leopardstown Thursday

Strain Of Fame (Davy Moran) runs in the 2 mile handicap. He ran in his first handicap hurdle at Sligo last month and was very disappointing. He reverts to the flat her and we are hoping that he will run much better. The drier ground will suit him but he may be too high in the ratings to have a realistic chance in a race like this.

3rd August 2010 - Roscommon Tuesday

Earls Quarter (Patrick) goes for the bumper. We were delighted with his first run when he finished third in a big field at the Punchestown Festival. The form of that race has worked out very well and, with normal improvement, our fellow must have a great chance here. Hopefully the ground won't be too fast.

2nd August 2010 - Naas Monday

Local Celebrity (Patrick) makes his debut in the bumper. He is a very nice sort by Bach and is fit and ready to run. He will act on the ground and will love this 2m 3f trip. We are expecting him to be involved at the business end here.

1st August 2010 - Galway Sunday

Not For Converting (Patrick) runs in the winners bumper. He ran a nice race when third at Killarney last time and hopefully he will show further improvement here. He will need to if he is to pose a threat to Viking Visitor, whose form is rock solid.

31st July 2010 - Galway Saturday

Red Vinto (Paul Townend) reverts to hurdles in the 2m 5f handicap hurdle. On the plus side, he will love the fast ground but he hasn't run for over a year and has plenty of weight. This is probably a big ask for a horse that is fully exposed. Anderson Mcauley (Patrick) goes for the bumper. He is improving all the time and will appreciate the quick ground. He was second over 2m 4f last time and the drop back to 2 miles here will be in his favour. We are expecting him to go close today.

30th July 2010 - Galway Friday

Laughing Boy (Gary Carroll) goes for the 1m 4f handicap. He went up 13lbs for winning over this trip at Fairyhouse but he will really appreciate the fast ground here. Hopefully, he will get into the shake-up today.

29th July 2010 - Galway Thursday

We have just one runner today. Johny's Lantern (Patrick) makes her debut in the bumper. She is a really nice sort and will act on the ground. She is fit and well and we are expecting a very good run.

28th July 2010 - Galway Wednesday

Pozyc (Patrick) goes for the 1m 4f QR maiden. He will like the ground and the track but has a bad draw to overcome. He has each-way prospects. We run two in the Galway Plate. Deutschland (David Casey) will love the track and handle the ground but has a lot of weight. Themoonandsixpence (Paul Townend) has a lovely weight and the ground will suit, but he lacks experience for a race like this. We are probably asking a lot of him but it is hard to pass up a crack at such a good prize.

27th July 2010 - Galway Tuesday

Clonard Lad (Paul Townend) runs in the 2 mile maiden hurdle. This is his debut over hurdles but he has run in point to point and schools well. This trip may be a bit on the short side but he should give a good account of himself in what appears to be a ver hot contest. We run two in the 2 mile handicap. Diego Garcia (Paul Townend) loves this track having won this race a few years ago. He ran well enough at the Curragh last time and will handle today's ground. He has a live chance. Inspector Clouseau (Pat Smullen) is having his first run for us. He will like the ground and we think he needs this trip. Hopefully the change of scenery has brought about some improvement and we are expecting a nice run from him.

26th July 2010 - Galway Monday

Ballyhaunis (Patrick) runs in the ver competitive looking 2 mile amateur handicap. He ran well over 1m 4f at the Curragh last month but this will be his first time over 2 miles. The recent rain should have left the ground perfect for him. Apt Manor (Patrick) goes for the bumper. She has had a few setbacks and hasn't run since finishing second at Galway last year. She has been ready to run for a while but the ground has been too firm. The slight ease in the ground here will be ideal. However, Dermot Weld's horse could be hard to beat.

20th July 2010 - Ballinrobe Tuesday

We have a newcomer called Grande Luso (Patrick) in the bumper. He has a lovely French pedigree and is a real hurdler in the making. He is fit and well but we think he would prefer better ground. However, we have decided to take our chance and hopefully he will get into the shake-up.

16th July 2010 - Kilbeggan Friday

Des Res (Katie Walsh) makes his racecourse debut in the bumper. He has a good pedigree and we will know more about his ability after this.

15th July 2010 - Killarney Thursday

De Senectute (Paul Townend) runs in the 2m 1f handicap hurdle. We are concerned about the ground for her but, with a theoretical stone in hand,we have to take our chance. Dazzle Dancer (Gary Carroll) has her first run for us in the 1m 3f maiden having been previously trained by Dermot Weld. She has a nice pedigree and needs cut in the ground but she might be better suited to running in a handicap. Laganbank (Patrick) goes for the bumper. He has been very disappointing on his two outings to date but we are hoping that he might reach the frame here.

14th July 2010 - Killarney Wednesday

Huckle Buck Shoe (Paul Townend) goes for the 2m 6f handicap hurdle. This is his first run in a handicap but he will appreciate this trip. The one concern is the ground. Hopefully the rain will stay away as this fellow wouldn't want it too soft.

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