Group company next after Bible thumps rivals

THE Stars Go Racing episode in which my apprentice Alan Quinlan and I were involved in a battle with Mick Halford and Ella McSweeney, was aired this week and we all got a little over-excited when Dundrum, ridden by Kate, won. I have to say I’m delighted with how it all went. It was a great experience and Alan has been a great sport.

On the track I was a little disappointed with Remember Alexander in Debutante Stakes at the Curragh last Sunday. She was beaten less than five lengths behind Maybe but she just never fired on the day. Unfortunately, those things happen.

I was delighted with the performance of Magical Memoir when she finished second - another second for us! - behind Muirhead at Ballinrobe on Monday. She’s only a handy filly but she jumped well and gave everything. She’s likely to go back to Ballinrobe for a four-year-olds’ handicap.