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all the conditions suited him and the race was right. He has promised more than what he has showed but he's a gorgeous horse and he has won and that's great. I'd say he will go chasing and might go for those rated chases. He's owned by a good man, Liam Clancy, who has had horses with us a long time and is a big supporter of horse racing, so I'm delighted for him. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference on the final bend having jumped the last hurdle involving Patrick Joseph (GB), ridden by K. Brogan, placed second and So Enjoy, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed third, where it appeared that So Enjoy checked off heels when Patrick Joseph (GB) made a manoeuvre towards the rails. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings. Furthermore, they were of the opinion that the interference was caused by K. Brogan riding carelessly, this being a breach of Rule 214. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended K. Brogan for 2 racedays

The Stewards fined Gordon Elliott, trainer, ?65 for failing to fit blinkers to Cats For Cash, prior to entering the parade ring

C.D. Maxwell, rider of Heather Blossom trained by Sarah Dawson, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left and jumped left during this race

The Stewards interviewed K. Brogan, rider of Patrick Joseph (GB), 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 were of the opinion that K. Brogan was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended K

Brogan for 2 racedays.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a race, including flat races, under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 7lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs ;Mares allowed 7lbs ;