Galway will be on the horizon before we all know it but for now, many of National Hunt's before horses have earned a few weeks in the field

A low jump sealed the deal for Paul Townend and Gaelic Warrior confirmed himself as the best horse in training this season and more than an ample replacement for Galopin Des Champs.

It's changed over the years, but the festival still stirs something in me. 

Golf and Racing are apples and oranges, but all that either can be is the best in their own sport, and right now, that is exactly what they both are.

The legendary jockey and much-respected pundit on the runners and riders this weekend. 

Karbau will be all the rage, having never been in a competitive position in the County Hurdle and staying on when it was all too late.

Racing will not gain the mainstream attention it deserves at this level if it goes toe-to-toe with rugby and the Premier League.

Gold Cup holder Iknowthewayurthinkin has had plenty of positive chat again, but he is hard to have faith in.

Both mares have been to the track and won since their Naas clash, and both look to have improved, but still... 

I think the bookies will get a result, so going back to November time, when the geese start to become swans on the Closutton gallops, Saint Baco stood out to me.