We saw another absolutely top class performance in this division when Trifolium (43) won the Arkle at Leopardstown. He chased a fierce gallop, turned into the straight cruising, slipped clear and never looked like being caught.

The big question now is whether Trifolium will be able to show the same level of form in the Arkle at Cheltenham. The answer is probably ‘no’ because he’s had breathing problems in the past and such horses tend to have problems coping with steep uphill finishes.