It's a big stretch to suggest that little in Michael O'Leary's racing life has become him more than the manner of his leaving but while the Ryanair boss's shock decision to wind down his Gigginstown Stud operation caught most everyone on the hop it looks like being carried out honourably in the circumstances.

When you are starting off as first jockey, you need a horse to take off or to get some early winners and luckily enough, Michael O’Callaghan’s horses are in great form. We hit the ground running. It was a big help banging in a few early winners and two more last week keeps the ball rolling. I am so grateful to Michael and the owners for giving me this opportunity.