Michael Hourigan Quotes (6 Quotes)

That's the best he's jumped since before he ran at Cheltenham the first time.

He's in good form and, touch wood, we've had no problems as all his muscular problems are now behind him.

He is a happier horse this year.

That's the first time he's jumped like that since the race before he went to Cheltenham for the first time. We've had no troubles with him whatsoever this year, and he proved that with his jumping today. Often the best horse in the race doesn't win the Gold Cup, but he certainly has the potential to do so.

I don't think the ground will interfere with my horse. He has won on all types of ground.

I have to believe people now when they say that he just doesn't like it here. I've just spoken to his owners and said maybe we shouldn't bring him back here any more.