THERE are a few common themes when you talk to Robbie Power about his quickest ever start to a season. Self-belief is up there. Not carrying negative baggage around. Loyalty is important too. He will never forget those that have stood by him and given him a chance.

Finally, there is the most basic tenet of National Hunt racing - a horse’s ability to jump. Take that away and it doesn’t matter of if you’re the second coming. If a horse can’t jump, 99 times out of 100, you don’t win.