It is indeed a strange time in the world right now. It is an uncertain time, but the hope remains that together we will win the battle against Covid-19. The necessary restrictions have led to people being creative within the confines of their household and many have used the time productively to learn new skills. Social media is awash with videos, commentaries and various challenges from a variety of different sports and hobbies. As I feel I’m not able to dance well enough to post a video to Tik-Tok, I decided to start sharing some of my thoughts on my biggest passion – horse racing. For racing enthusiasts, Cheltenham seems like a distant memory. In a typical year, Cheltenham would be followed by more enthralling action at Aintree, Fairyhouse and of course, Punchestown. For me, the last week would have been spent going through the runners for the Aintree showpiece followed by the inevitable post-race dissection of the world’s greatest spectacle. The Virtual version (while admitte