PATIENCE is a key component in training racehorses, so after giving Schoolboy Error a year on the sidelines, I am delighted that he has made our wait worthwhile with three wins in recent weeks. As a horse bred to get even better with age, I am confident that we have yet to see the best of this five-year-old gelding.

I started out with Charlie O’Neill, before moving on to Peter McCreery, who was also based in Clane at that time. At 18, I went to Tony Martin, for whom I rode out until last March. At that point I got too busy in my own yard so decided to give it my full attention. I still go in to Tony the odd morning and ride a few lots if needs be but basically I work at home these days. I enjoyed some wonderful times with horses such as Bog Warrior, Dedigout, Ted Veale and Quick Jack during my years with Tony (Martin).