He may have only beaten the well-exposed Baily Green by two and a quarter lengths in the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy, but do not doubt that Nicky Henderson’s Simonsig is the real deal.

Dessie Hughes’ Raz De Maree followed his recent success in the Munster National at Limerick by adding the Paddy Power Cork Grand National at Cork yesterday.

“It’s a long way to come for f*** all,” said an irate Ted Walsh after his hot-pot, Summer Star, was left about 15 lengths at the start of the Tote Jackpot Mares’ Maiden Hurdle at Limerick last night.