Thurles Result

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He deserved that as he had been running in Graded company and in a handicap the last day he fought the whole way and wouldn't drop the bit,. Today when I saw the entries, I knew there'd be good pace and it suited and he jumped super. He'll be much better on better ground and will go 2m5f as well. We have a couple of options and he is in the 2m4f novice handicap at Cheltenham but it depends on whether the handicapper moves him or not. He'd be fine if he didn't move him at all. Mrs John Harrington, trainer

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that, at entry, are rated 130 or less, also open to horses rated 131-145
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 10st 11lb
Penalties - Performances before 15th February for every 1lb above the rating of 130 1lb extra; On or after 15th February for each steeplechase race won 4lb extra; Horses that have not run two times over 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.