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€œHe pulled and tugged Mark the whole way but I'€™ve never seen him jump so well as he did today. He was making up ground at every hurdle and he did see out the three miles really well. He's an amazing horse for me to have. He's basically very straight-forward. He does like the spring with a bit of nice ground and the sun on his back. He's a better horse now than in the winter. €œMark gave him an absolutely terrific ride and I'm really pleased for him. Punchestown is the local racecourse and I love having winners here. We re-routed him here as he's been beaten by Faugheen, Hurricane Fly and Arctic Fire so we decided to try something new. All the family stayed really well. At Cheltenham things didn't go right for him. It was run at a slow pace, Ruby dictated and he was probably a bit keen. €œAP said that if he'd rode him for second he would have been second but he was trying to win the race and it didn't work out. €œUp until the last two runs it would have been a disappointing season but he's won two Grade 1's now so we can't say it's too bad. €œLets see what next season brings, it's a long way off. None of the family really jumped fences very well so I think we'll keep him over hurdles for the moment. Mrs John Harrington, trainer

The Stewards interviewed M.P. Walsh, rider of Jezki, concerning his use of the whip in 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 M.P. Walsh in breach of Reg 10 3(e) by hitting the horse other than down the shoulder or on the hind quarters and having considered his record, suspended him for one race day.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o 11st 9lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb; Mares allowed 7lb