I really could not have envisaged such a start to the week, with three winners — the same as 12 months ago.

One of the best things about arriving here at Cheltenham is that the talking stops and the action begins.

Our lead racing columnist Ruby Walsh on everything Cheltenham from Annie Power to Zubayr.

Although it has been quiet on the track, it has still been a long week ahead of what will be a very busy time at Cheltenham.

Although I have just one ride at Gowran Park this afternoon, I’m hopeful it will be a winning one as Haymount looks to have a great chance to earn an overdue first success over timber in the two-mile maiden hurdle.

Relative calm before the storm for me, with just five rides across the weekend, but it’s a very important time for the stable.

There are a couple of good meetings in Ireland this weekend, and I’ll be busier at Fairyhouse this afternoon, with four rides, than at Naas tomorrow, where I have only two.

I could have gone to Newbury this afternoon, but choosing which horse to ride would have been difficult so I decided to stay at home for what I hope could be easier pickings at Gowran Park.

A great day’s racing at Leopardstown begins with a Grade One Juvenile Hurdle and I hope I’ve picked the right one — Let’s Dance — from Willie Mullins’ three.