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He's probably the most consistent Group performing horse in Europe, that's his 9th win and he remains unbeaten this year. He's an absolute joy to train and the ground conditions were ideal for him and when conditions are right he is extremely hard to beat. He's better than ever and Pat [Smullen] said the same, he's better as a five year old. He's a very high class horse and we'll discuss plans with Lord Grimthorpe. D K Weld, trainer

For three yrs old and upwards
Weights - 3-y-o 8st 12lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lb; Fillies allowed 3lb
Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2009) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of two Group 3 races or a Group 2 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra;