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De Bromhead considers Tingle Creek appeal

Sire De Grugy jumps across Special Tiara at the lastSire De Grugy jumps across Special Tiara at the last
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Trainer Henry de Bromhead will consider appealing against the result of Saturday's Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown after Special Tiara passed the post second behind Sire De Grugy.

Special Tiara led for much of the two-mile journey in the Grade One contest before being headed by the Gary Moore-trained Sire De Grugy before the home turn.

However, he was rallying for pressure and looked in with every chance before being broadsided in mid-air by the eventual winner jumping the final fence.

After a battle on the run-in, Sire De Grugy crossed the line three-quarters of a length to the good and De Bromhead believes the interference cost his charge victory.

He said: "Special Tiara was stopped in his tracks at the last and lost all momentum.

"The other horse jumped right across him and I think if we had a clear run at the last fence, we would have been in front.

"Regarding any appeal, we will have to consider our options."

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