YESTERDAY week in Dundalk was a dream come true as Boxer Dunford (known as Rocky at home) credited me with my first win as a trainer. I only have my licence since the end of June and we currently have only one horse in training.

To fulfil a dream with what was just my fourth runner on the track was unbelievable. To make the day even more memorable he was ridden by my son Ross. Arthur Connick, father of my wife Maria and part-owner of the horse, was present to enjoy the win. Unfortunately Maria, who does all the day-time feeding and mucking out as required, wasn’t there as she was too busy looking after our other three boys, Gavin, Andrew and Paddy. Nevertheless I heard they nearly screamed the house down with excitement!