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I'm stunned by that. I wasn't expecting it,. He's a good sound horse and he will be even better on better ground. I've no plans at the moment, we'll see how he is after this. He'll make a lovely chaser next year. Kieran Purcell, trainer

A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards that are E.B.F. eligible and that have not won a hurdle race value more than E12,000 and which have not run as a two or three yr old under Rules of Racing and have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st; Mares allowed 5lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra; Of two or more hurdle races 12lb extra;