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She’s tough out and did it the hard way from the front. They were rated to finish close enough and they did. I’d say she will run again with the ground the way it is. We’ll find something, maybe a winners of two or something like that. Derrinross ran well (in the Albert Bartlett). The good ones quickened away from him but he got a bit of prize money and came home well which is great. He’ll probably have one more run and then go chasing if it stayed soft early in the new season. He jumped brilliant — he never jumped as well. J P Dempsey, trainer

The Stewards interviewed L.P. Dempsey, rider of Caravation, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(f)(frequency) and having taken his previous record into account suspended him for one race day.

A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards that are EBF eligible
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 13lb; 6-y-o and up 11st; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra; Of two hurdle races 7lb extra; Of three or a hurdle race value E15,000 10lb extra;