I had no runners last weekend, or so far this month for that matter.

VERY little will change for us on Christmas Day given the chaotic week that is ahead. All the horses will be exercised as normal with racing coming up in Leopardstown, Down Royal and Limerick.

I HAVE had some very enjoyable trips to England with my horses over the years and Sandown has been especially kind, with Moscow Flyer doing the business in the Tingle Creek Chase two years in a row.

We’re coming off a great week’s work at last and it’s brilliant to be able to say that after the period we’ve had with the weather.