Last season was a frustrating one for many trainers as they struggled to get their horses to the races due to the quick ground.

The whole of Ireland is basking in beautiful sunshine but I’m doing a rain dance. It’s getting warm and dry now, and Fairyhouse is drying up and Punchestown are pouring water on the course to beat the band. Let me be a spoilsport, I hope this weather breaks. I want it to rain.

We drew a blank yesterday but most of the horses ran very well, writes Ruby Walsh.