Charles Byrnes is keeping everything crossed he can keep Weapon’s Amnesty and Solwhit in one piece this season after welcoming his two stable stars back into training following lengthy absences.

NICKY HENDERSON is ready to let Barry Geraghty get the leg up on Burton Port in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury — despite the fact it would mean him carrying overweight.

I went to Punchestown yesterday hoping to win three Grade 1’s, but had to settle for two.