Too bad Quevega is unlikely to ever get the chance to tackle Big Buck’s

After Quevega had won at Punchestown recently trainer, Willie Mullins, came up with a classic when questioned as to the possibility of her taking on Big Buck’s at Cheltenham next year.

Mullins said he had no problem with that, as long as Big Buck’s got into the mares’ hurdle at the festival.

Queue laughter all round and, presumably, an end to the matter. But, in the cold light of day, most have to be disappointed that such a possibility isn’t at least being entertained.