THE current National Hunt season, which comes to a close at Punchestown on Saturday, has been my best to date. I’ve had 17 winners, lost my claim and, ended the Listowel Festival as leading jockey. After riding winners on consecutive weekends earlier this month, I wish there was a bit more left in the season.

Hopefully, I can improve on that personal best next year and, maybe, stumble across a nice horse that can take me to the next level.