IT’s a touchdown-take off week for Jessica Burke, whose winter campaign has been nothing short of spectacular. Just back from a successful spell in the United Arab Emirates, the five-star Nations Cup debutante is home at her Arion Stud base on Wednesday night, after a busy day spent schooling a lorry load of youngsters at the Billy Stud.

Meanwhile, her team of international horses - Nikey HH, Inpulss and Express Trend - are basking in the Arabian sunshine in the capable hands of show groom Aaliyah Phillips. They’ll be joined next Monday by Jessica when she jets back to Sharjah for another upcoming show.