In Trinity, we’re holding our Student Union elections. I mention this for context — whenever I bring up “the elections” in uni, this is what people talk about. It’s an interesting microcosm.

BURIED ALIVE by Jacqueline Wilson (Corgi; €7.55) is the sequel to the popular Cliffhanger, where we first met Tim, his foody friend Biscuits and the bossy Kelly.

Bentley Biscuit’s preparations for his double assault on the Royal Ascot sprints is due to step up a notch early next week.

Bentley Biscuit is pleasing connections following his arrival from Australia ahead of his Royal Ascot mission.