IT’S not often a trainer praises the handicapper for putting a winner up 15lb but I was thrilled when Mass Gathering received such a hike after winning a Sligo Claimer back in May. The subsequent rise made it easier for the filly to get into races and she followed up with another win at Bellewstown earlier this month.

However, while I wasn’t as pleased when she was raised a further 10lb on the back of that success, I’m hoping there may be another race or two in her.