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I was toying about whether to run him in the Munster National as he had a nice weight in it but I was very concerned about the ground, so I was. It was a great pot so we couldn't leave it behind us. He might go to Cheltenham in two weeks time; he won there last year so there is every chance he goes there next. He'll get his ground there and will be a nice horse for handicap chases next year. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Stewards informed Miss Denise Marie O'Shea, trainer of Supreme Vinnie, who refused to jump off, that a repeat performance may render her charge liable to suspension

B. Hayes, rider of Supreme Vinnie, trained by Miss Denise Marie O'Shea, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount refused to jump off

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 135 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 136-145) and that have not won a steeplechase before 29th April, 2018
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs ;Horses that have not run two times in ;steeplechases and/or do not have ;a published handicap steeplechase rating ;may enter and run at the discretion of ;the handicapper provided their ;performances are rated 145 or less ;
Penalties - Performances before October 8th - for every 1lb above the rating of 135 1lb extra On or after October 8th - for each race won 4lb extra