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He's a big safe horse and he jumps really well. We were a little bit worried about the trip, we thought it might be a shade short for him., . He is progressing all of the time and the main plan would be to run him in the Aintree Grand National next year. He's within a win of getting into the handicap. Paul Magnier, trainer

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that, at entry, are rated 145 or less
Weights - 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a steeplechase before 27th April, 2008 allowed 3lb Mares allowed 5lb
Penalties - (Handicaps excluded, to count from 1st January, 2008) Winner of steeplechases collectively value E25,000 or a Grade 3 steeplechase 4lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 6lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 8lb extra;