Just when I thought things couldn’t get any worse...

To start with, two pieces of good news.

First off, it turns out I wasn’t the only person who took a beating on the opening day. A quick text around of friends and fellow punters produced similar sorry results. So I am not feeling quite so bad.

Secondly, I watched the Channel 4 highlights on Tuesday night and made a discovery: Suntiep, part of my 50-cent each-way Lucky 15, ran on to finish third in the National Hunt Chase at 11/1. Meaning that instead of winning nothing all afternoon I won... €1.88. Meaning that my running total after Day One, instead of being minus €50, was merely minus €48.12. A triumph, you’ll agree. It has infused me with new hope and new heart. Wednesday will be my day, no question.