The Shunter win a reminder that non-triers rule treats symptoms but not causes

Sunday’s Greatwood Hurdle confirmed pretty spectacularly that Emmet Mullins is one of the most proficient young trainers in the business.

Given that he was initially able to set up in Closutton alongside the champion trainer, his uncle Willie, some might argue he couldn’t not succeed, having also seen at first hand the methods deployed by his former boss.

That opportunity and experience is a privilege, no doubt, but history is littered with cautionary tales of squandered privilege.