Three question marks against Annie Power

1. Will Min be Merciless?

It’s up there with the parade before the hurling final. The ten minutes between the horses leaving the ring for the start of the Supreme Novice and the off simply bursts with anxiety and anticipation.

The famous roar is as much one of release as it is of excitement. For the fourth year in a row, the most likely winner comes from the Mullins/Ricci combination with win bidding to emulate Champagne Fever, Vautour and Douvan.