WE all know how successful Jim Bolger has been as a trainer, but he has a record as a breeder that is equally impressive. He is also a man who believes in what he is doing, even if it does not conform to what many in the industry might think is the norm, or in fashion. This also extends to the exploits of runners for members of his family.

Take the case of Clever And Cool, the three-year-old daughter of Vocalised (Vindication) who recently added the Group 3 Fairy Bridge Stakes at Tipperary to a previous win in the Listed Platinum Stakes at Cork. This was the fourth win for the filly, and her successes have come over distances from five furlongs to a mile. She was bred by Jim’s late brother Paddy, and races in the colours of his wife Marguerite and is in partnership with Jim’s wife Jackie.