Rock Lobster looks a tasty dish

There is no jumps racing in Ireland this afternoon, but I will be in action in Far Hills, New Jersey, to ride Rawnaq for trainer Cyril Murphy, in the Grand National Hurdle.

Jack Doyle, who would have ridden him, got hurt, and so they rang to see if I’d go and ride him. There is no racing in Ireland today and, while I had to miss Downpatrick yesterday, Willie didn’t have any entries there and, as far as I can see, there is no jumps race worth the same money here so I thought it was worth the go, and it should be another great experience.

I was there many years ago, when I was out injured, and it’s a fine track. It’s about a mile and a half around with an uphill finish. It’s a good track but, having said that, they only race here once a year so it’s like the most upmarket point to point you’ll ever be at.