Aidan Coleman: ‘I detest Twitter. If I was starting off again, I wouldn’t be on it’

With chances in the four main races this week, Cork jockey Aidan Coleman is looking forward to his best ever book of Cheltenham Festival rides. Just don’t mention social media, writes Daragh Ó Conchúir

COMING TO THE BOIL: Aidan Coleman celebrates after winning the Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase on Put The Kettle On at last year’s Festival. The mare runs in the Champion Chase on Wednesday. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

“ If you asked me for my absolute pet hate in life, it’s social media. What people say on social media, that they would never say to you and I, face to face. Every now and then, thank God, people write nice things. But sadly, most of it is... I think it’s sad.