I AM writing this week’s column from Croatia, sitting down overlooking the Adriatic Sea on a beautiful Thursday evening! It has been lovely to get away for a short holiday after what was a busy three days at the Curragh last week.

Of course, I’ve been keeping a focus on things at home and it’s been great to keep our good form going with four winners this week at Bellewstown and Tipperary, not least Secret Stash who won on just her second start and produced a performance that should keep the son-in-law (one of the owners, Richie Galway) happy for awhile!