Yesterday was a nearly day, as Jetson and Bostons Angel both ran their hearts out to be third and fourth.

The ground is continuing to dry and I am delighted with that for both Jetson and Bostons Angel.

I had planned to fly over last night but have been laid low by a chest infection since Friday.

Three days to go to Cheltenham now and the excitement is mounting.

IT was the bookmakers who were all smiles despite a virtual Irish monopoly on day two of the Cheltenham Festival.