Ruby Walsh: Echoes In Rain looks set to edge Patrick Mullins closer to amateur title

Rachael Blackmore needs Patrick to do her a favour in the Champion Novice Hurdle in her bid to catch defending champion jockey Paul Townend

Echoes In Rain and Paul Townend win at Fairyhouse earlier this month. Picture: Healy Racing

Unfortunately for Punchestown, I still qualify as part of the answer for who was the last winner of certain races at the Punchestown festival.

Thankfully, not for long more because when the tape flies back at 3.40 on Tuesday afternoon, the two-year wait for the thrills of this fantastic week’s racing will be over.