The calm after the storm

I head to Newbury today for what, I suppose, can be best described as three less than inspiring rides.

Let me start with the third one, Marc Aurele, in a novices’ hurdle. I just want him to run as fast as he possibly can, because I’m going to be on a right tight schedule.

The race is due off at 4.05 and, as soon as he’s given his all, I’m heading to Cardiff to see Ireland, hopefully, winning the Grand Slam.