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He didn't really do much - he (Jack Kennedy) said he was kind of asleep under him most of the way. He says there is plenty of improvement and that he was always just in second gear to be honest. He said he was a bit novicey at a few of his jumps. It might not actually do him any harm just in behind, (instead of being) 25 lengths in front on his own the whole way. He was good over the last two. He said he'll come on, so we are happy. The plan is definitely Navan (2m4 Grade 3 Monksfield Novice Hurdle on 27th). Gordon Elliott, trainer

D.N. Russell, rider of Thunder Down Under trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up lame after the first hurdle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Thunder Down Under, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on his right hind leg.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs