Violet to bloom in maiden

We are getting revved up for Punchestown, which gets under way next week.

I am really looking forward to it. It is my favourite festival of the year because it is my local track, it’s the end of the year and it’s five days of the best racing you could imagine. I just love it.

For people who think they’re not in a position to go, I’d really try to persuade them to take in just one day if at all possible to soak up the atmosphere.