Willie Mullins is currently dominating Irish National Hunt racing in a manner not seen since the days of the late Tom Dreaper.

Does anyone, with the possible exception of Davy Russell, Willie Mullins and whoever is lucky enough to ride the horse at home, know how good Un Atout really is?

One of the main reasons Ireland will travel to the Cheltenham Festival in March with a powerful team is the buying power of five major owners.

Whoever had the foresight to name Rule The World must, at least secretly, be congratulating themselves.

Last Saturday the Irish Field newspaper had a fair old go at Thurles Racecourse.

Not too many jockeys have the capacity to divide opinion like Sam Waley-Cohen.

Willie Mullins’ Arvika Ligeonniere, so impressive in the Drinmore at Fairyhouse previously, added to that success in the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown yesterday, but you would have to say was less than impressive.

Navan last Sunday was most educational, with the performances of Don Cossack and Boston Bob particularly significant.

It was staring us in the face, but we couldn’t - or wouldn’t - see it.

People who own a racehorse can make any arrangements they like.