CHELTENHAM 2018 again demonstrated the current almost unbelievable domination by a few big players in the National Hunt field. Eight winners for Gordon Elliott seven for Willie Mullins and three for Nicky Henderson, including Champion Hurdle and Chase. And the “next big things” that are housed in the Mullins and Elliott yards.

And then there is Pat Kelly. Three Festivals in a row – three winners and all by charting his own slightly unorthodox path, from handicaps to Grade 1 glory with Presenting Percy. And judging by the way Presenting Percy won, the climb to the top is not over yet.

It might look impossible but Festival success can still be achieved by a trainer with only one or two shots at the target.