Colm Greaves: Three things we will learn on Saturday at Punchestown

A general view as runners and riders jump the last, first time round during the SalesSense International Novice Hurdle during day four of the Punchestown Festival. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

1: Rich and Poor

The husband-and-wife team of David and Patricia Thompson have owned the historic Cheveley Park Stud at Newmarket since 1975. David, who sadly passed away last Christmas, began his working life as a food trader in Smithfield market, but went to build one of Britain’s largest food manufacturing enterprises.