No need to oppose Quevega at these weights

FIRST things first and that disappointing display by Kauto Star at Punchestown yesterday.

He jumped well, but never went a yard. I was never happy and it was the performance by a horse at the end of a long season.

The reception, however, he got from the crowd was terrific. It’s the first time in my career, I have returned to applause on a short-priced favourite, which pulled up.