BE it a punter assessing potential winners or bookmakers pricing up the races, the rule of thumb in an Irish bumper is to see what Patrick Mullins is riding for his father Willie. After that, what Noel Meade and Gordon Elliott are running are always worthy of consideration, particularly if Nina Carberry is on board.

Katie Walsh’s engagement merits respect too and if the point-to-point warriors, Derek O’Connor and Jamie Codd are involved, you would be foolish not to take note.