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.

Eoghan O’Neill hopes Reve De Soleil proves adept in Listed class after the chestnut showed limitless potential at Pontefract.