CAPTURE The Drama validated the old saying that “age is just a number” when winning readily at Clonmel last month. Despite having entered his 14th year back in January, the gelding is still enjoying life and showing no signs of stopping. I have always been of the opinion that we will only keep going until he tells us he has had enough; at that point, he will be retired immediately. However, to judge from his most recent win, there may well be another day or two in the old horse yet.

My dad had a big interest in greyhounds and horses, owning both at various stages. During the 70s, my sister Imelda held a permit and he ran a few horses under that. Over the years, he also had horses in training with Buster Harty, the Browne’s, Michael Conheady, Mike Neville and John Brassil.