I had a chat with Edward Gillespie (below), the managing director of Cheltenham Racecourse (www.cheltenham.co.uk). We discussed the which companies to approach and how for sponsorship. It's a big amount of money to ask for, but my worries have been settled a bit now. I'm confident now that I can meet the £5000 entry fee, fingers crossed!

I also contacted National Hunt trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies' (www.nigeltwistondavies.co.uk) head groom today. I asked about riding out for some practise and they said they were happy to have me, which was brilliant of them. I start at 8am on Saturday; very early for a weekend!