LAST week’s wins by jump racing’s two top ladies, Bryony Frost at Cheltenham and Rachael Blackmore, brought a predictable debate as to who was the better? Of course – it matters little for both have pushed female riders into the professional stage and more than hold their own against the very best. They are brilliant at getting horses jumping in a rhythm, giving them confidence.

To do that, they first have to have confidence in themselves and now the top trainers are reciprocating that confidence and giving them top-class horses to ride.