CONGRATULATIONS to Danny O’Donovan and his business partner Justin Timmins who pulled off a bit of a coup with their filly Little Rooster, who won her maiden at Naas in July when trained by Paul Deegan. Danny (25) and Justin (24) met at RACE some years ago and have remained friends over the years. They have worked at various yards since and Danny has held the post of head lad for Richard Brabazon. Justin is currently seeing out his time as a member of the YITBA Apprenticeship scheme.

They decided to take a plunge at the Tattersalls Ireland September Sale last year and Little Rooster was one of their choices; with a maximum budget to spend of €6,000 to spend on her, they went on to €7,000.