If you’ve ever done a barre class, you’ll be familiar with the burn the ballet- and Pilates-inspired moves induce, working the deeper muscles of the body and providing a challenge that no regular gym workout can.

Seamus Mullins expects to be three-handed in the £50,000 (€73,000) John Smith’s/EBF Mares’ Only ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Final at Newbury on Saturday.