Scotty Joe is a lovely stamp of a horse who won his maiden at Ballyvodock by a length going away. A horse who will give his new owners a lot of fun.

Philip is one of Ireland's most exciting and established trainers, having been training racehorses for the past 21 years with an abundance of winners, including successes at The Cheltenham Festival and other major racing festivals. He believes that a part of success lies with the transparency and honesty he has with his clients, ensuing long lasting relationships and a chance to become part of the Fairwood Stables Family.

Philip began his career as a racehorse trainer in 1999. After finishing college, Philip set about creating a training establishment himself at his parents’ home in Fairwood. With the help of his family and Wicklow Rural partnership, Philip put in a six and a half furlong uphill polytrack gallop. This has since been extended to include a two-and-a-half-furlong circle which adjoins the original uphill gallop, all of which is set within the rolling hills of the picturesque village of Tinahely in Co. Wicklow.

A huge proportion of the winning horses here at Fairwood Stables are purchased by Philip. This is something that he really enjoys and prides himself on. Philip’s knowledge and ability to purchase horses, both with form and indeed young store horses. Philip is currently in seventh position in the Irish trainers title, and in terms of runners sent out, he is fourth, with only Gordon Elliot, Willie Mullins, and Gavin Cromwell. ahead of him. Philips motto is ‘let's go racing, and win some prize money!’ An ownership with Philip and the team is one of fun and transparency. He looks forward to welcoming new owners to enjoy Fairwood.