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.

I thought it was gas as bookmakers’ representatives, literally, fell over themselves attempting to better each other with reaction to Hurricane Fly’s success in last Sunday’s Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

If the magnificent National Hunt racing we have been watching over the last week or so hasn’t got the juices flowing then you really are in the wrong game.

Anyone else find last weekend's Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita a complete bore?

Aidan O’Brien’s ability to defy logic never ceases to amaze.

Looking at the reception afforded Rebel Fitz at Cork last Sunday made you almost yearn for the National Hunt season proper to kick into gear.