A conversation was overheard recently in a bookmakers where two men were standing watching the Scilly Isles Novices Chase won by Bristol De Mai from As De Mee and Tea For Two.

“What do you think of Lizzie Kelly?” said one. “Hmm, if it was a bloke he’d be favourite,” was the reply. A few minutes later the principals were heading for the final fence with Bristol De Mai in the lead and Tea For Two coming under pressure from Kelly. “This is when you’re in trouble, when she has to push it,” came the comment.