'Monstrous' Clan has been my highlight of the week - but don't tell Matt Chapman

If I tell you something will you promise to keep it to yourself? It is not something for public consumption as it does not fit the narrative of an incredibly proud nation which loves nothing more than getting one over the old enemy.

And, also, Matt Chapman cannot find out as it might spoil his Twitter triumph over our very own Richard Forristal. So, do we have a deal? It is just between us.

Okay, here goes. Clan Des Obeaux plundering the Punchestown Gold Cup was not only the most important result of the entire week, but I was delighted he won and so too were most of the people I spoke to at the track on Wednesday. There, I said it.