OUR small up and coming flat yard has enjoyed a great start to the new turf campaign, with Tribal Path and Bluesbreaker both victorious at Cork over the Easter weekend. As a young trainer who has only held a licence since 2011, it’s important to make the most of every opportunity that comes my way and fortunately the horses are in good form and we have much to look forward to over the coming months.

I was born into a racing family; my uncle Jimmy rode as a National Hunt jockey for Jim Dreaper and my father Joseph worked in the industry before going to college and building up a successful business. Dad brought me to pony club at the age of five, where both of us took lessons together. I loved it from day one and soon graduated to working with local trainer, Peter Casey.