Ups and downs, highs and lows — yesterday had it all for me

Oh, the up and downs, the highs and lows of national hunt racing. Yesterday had it all for me. It was amazing to win the first race on Klassical Dream and to watch Duc Des Genievres win the second – it was clear the horses were in great order. Sharjah was unlucky in the Champion Hurdle, but I don’t think Laurina ever got into a rhythm. I was never comfortable.

And then Benie … The one thing I was right about is that she was my best ride of the week, because she was going to win. But why she fell I don’t know. Years ago, when Annie Power took off at the final hurdle in this race, I knew we were on a one-way ticket, but when Benie took off I thought we were going to clear the hurdle – I couldn’t believe she fell. But that’s life and that’s sport. All you can do is move on and think about tomorrow because that cannot be changed.