ARRIVING back into work in Joseph O’Brien’s on Wednesday morning, I was still on a high following the Melbourne Cup success of Rekindling. There was a real positive vibe around the whole yard and everyone was still talking about the race.

Although I look after the horse at home, I was unable to travel with him on his great Australian adventure. Visa issues prevented me from making that trip; instead I was on my way back from the Breeders Cup, when my charge was winning the race that stops a nation.