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He nearly put me out of commission before the start as he gave me a kick in the stomach, but luckily enough there is plenty of padding there! . I'm thrilled with him as he really was just three quarters ready. The race was there and I thought we won't get as good a chance to run him again before the north. He'll be in the two and a half mile second season race and the three mile race up there. He might go for the three mile race because I think the three miles will suit him better. We will see how he is, hopefully he will come out of this okay. I'm thrilled with him and I'm thrilled with the ride he got as well. Sean knew he wasn't that wound up and that he had to hold on to him for as long as he could and he did. He made a few errors and if he could rule them out it would be great. He just lacks a bit of scope and he is not easy to train. He swims a lot and spends a lot of time in the spa, but when he is right he is not a bad horse. He might run over hurdles again at some stage, we'll see how the season goes. Noel Meade, trainer

The Stewards interviewed D.J. Mullins, rider of Marinero, concerning his use of the whip in this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.4, in that he used the whip without giving his mount time to respond and having considered his record, suspended him for one race day.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards which have not won more than one steeplechase
Weights - 11st 5lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a steeplechase before 1st May, 2016 allowed 4lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 7lb extra;