HAVING initially bought Posh Trish as a foal for only €1,200, I subsequently sold her for €135,000 after winning her point-to-point in Lemonfield as a four-year-old. On Tuesday, she will face the starter for the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle with high prospects of becoming a Cheltenham winner. Clearly, a horse’s price tag is not always an indication of its ability.

I grew up with horses, and under the mentorship of my father, learned from an early age the importance of good conformation and clean lines.