We’re delighted with the way Djakadam has been working recently, and think he is in great order, writes Ruby Walsh.

After the festive feast of the last week this afternoon’s fare in Britain is less than compelling. That said, the main race of the day, the Betfred “Goals Galore” Challow Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury looks a pretty classy affair.

It’s TheTote.com Galway Hurdle day in Ballybrit and Tigris River looks the value option to land the €177,000 winner’s prize in the feature.

I would really love to win the race, not just for me, but for Willie Mullins, writes Ruby Walsh

Unlucky Betfair Hurdle fourth Affaire D’Honneur is one of 28 entries for Saturday’s Imperial Cup at Sandown.

Mouse Morris believes both Rule The World and Folsom Blue are capable of making their presence felt in a fiercely-competitive renewal of the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park today.

The Guinness Galway Hurdle is the feature on day four of the Galway Festival and favourite Quick Jack should take a world of beating.

Postponed can get off the mark for the season by taking this afternoon’s Harwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot for Luca Cumani and jockey Adam Kirby.

I’ve been to the Melbourne Cup, Breeders’ Cup, Hong Kong International Races and Dubai Carnival — all fantastic festivals in their own right — but none of them top Royal Ascot.

Willie Mullins should deliver, on the double, with Wicklow Brave and Laviniad on tomorrow’s flat card in Listowel.

The ground wasn’t as slow as I thought it would be yesterday and it had an impact on all my rides, writes Ruby Walsh. 

Buiseness Sivola showed a smart change of gear to run out an impressive winner of the REA Grimes Property Consultants Hurdle at Fairyhouse yesterday.

 

It has rained overnight. This I construe as good news for Djakadam, my Gold Cup fancy. 

Fran Flood was thrilled to see Miss Xian narrowly oupoint Bothair Clei in a pulsating climax to the Woodlands Park 100 Club Leinster National at Naas yesterday.

A definitive decision on More Of That’s participation could be reached by the end of the week.

Willie Mullins thinks Faugheen (pictured) has made "extraordinary" progress ahead of his latest big-race assignment in the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Friday

I doubt there is a racing fan that will want to miss the battle between Hurricane Fly and Jezki in the Champion Hurdle at Punchestown today.

It is only when one sat down to watch the race in peace and quiet that you began to fully appreciate the ride Davy Russell gave Lord Windermere in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Friday began with your intrepid and, let’s face it, unfortunate correspondent 100 quid down after three days. (Four runners-up on Thursday. Napoleon would never have had me as a general.) As to how it ended, you’ll see in due course. Here’s a hint, however.

I was absolutely kicking myself after Annie Power had got beaten by More Of That in the World Hurdle at Cheltenham yesterday.

Pass The Hat threw his cap into the ring for the Irish Grand National when holding the challenge of Kylecrue to capture the Carrickmines Handicap Chase at Leopardstown yesterday.

Sire De Grugy began Monday morning as the new favourite for the BetVictor Queen Mother Champion Chase in the wake of Sprinter Sacre’s defection and the chestnut took another step towards assuming that position in a fortnight’s time with a racecourse gallop at Plumpton.

The Hennessy meeting at Leopardstown is a great starting point for anyone attempting to identify possible Cheltenham festival winners.

Nicky Henderson is desperately hoping the ground will be quick enough for Forgotten Voice and Cape Express in the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle, the big race on an afternoon of mixed Flat and jumps action at Haydock today.

What another fantastic day of racing at Cheltenham, bringing to an end another magnificent festival.

Rain-softened ground at Sandown has increased confidence behind Mr Mole’s bid for Paddy Power Imperial Cup glory today.

Hurricane Fly will face a maximum of nine rivals when he aims to regain his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday.

Supporters of ante-post favourite Mr Mole have been advised to hold their bets on Paul Nicholls’ charge in the Paddy Power Imperial Cup at Sandown on Saturday.

Alderwood could well go back down the handicap route at this season’s Cheltenham Festival after making it third time lucky over fences at Navan on Sunday.

Scintillating Naas scorer Rule The World is likely to head straight to the Cheltenham Festival in March should connections give a trip to Prestbury Park the green light.

Peter Maher’s Big Shu claimed a narrow victory in the Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase, the opening race of the 2012 Punchestown Festival.

Dirar is likely to be in action at the Punchestown Festival next month following his victory over hurdles at Downpatrick on Sunday.

Another outstanding Cheltenham came to an end yesterday and while we didn’t get the result we were hoping for, there were plenty of feelgood stories regardless.

Big Buck’s put more than a smile on my face with a great performance in the World Hurdle yesterday.

Another brilliant festival has flown by and the last day is upon us.

It hasn’t been the easiest few years for Denis O’Regan but the Youghal jockey served a reminder of his undoubted talents with the winning ride on Cape Tribulation in yesterday’s Pertemps Final.