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he’s a grand horse but is a bit of a monkey. Ruby said across the top he thought he was half not going anywhere but he pulled him out at the back of the second last and picked up and flew. Looking at that I’d say he’ll get further and he’s in the Royal Bond Hurdle. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Wakea (USA), trained by Karl Thornton, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (handicaps excluded) Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra; Of three hurdle races or of a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 11lb extra;