WITH a few top National Hunt trainers so dominant in Britain, as well as in Ireland, the suggestion to stop complaining, knuckle down, find a way, or a niche to improve, and try something different, has been thrown in the direction of many who spoke out about finding it tough.

As the UK season moves on through the summer, it is noticeable that Dan Skelton has his horses in top form and is setting a good pace at the top of the trainers’ championship, while the likes of Nicholls and Henderson have quieter spells.