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Paul said on the night nothing would have beaten him. He was full of running everywhere. He's a horse with loads of ability. He's a pure pig of a horse! Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Stewards received a report from Ms Inge D'haese M.R.C.V.S, Turf Club Veterinary Officer, in relation to her pre race inspection of Paddy's Faith trained by Garry Caldwell.. Having considered the report, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal Paddy's Faith. The Stewards subsequently interviewed Garry Caldwell, trainer, and Ms Inge D'haese, Turf Club Veterinary Officer concerning the findings of the pre race inspection of Paddy's Faith. Ms D'haese M.R.C.V.S stated that Paddy's Faith was on a list which required this animal to be inspected before he ran. She noted that the area around the withers was sore on palpation. She confirmed that in her opinion that this animal was not in an acceptable condition to be allowed to run. Garry Caldwell, trainer, confirmed the findings of the Turf Club Veterinary Officer and fully accepted the subsequent withdrawal of his charge on veterinary opinion. He forwarded an explanation in relation to the soreness around the withers. Having considered the evidence the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation forwarded by Garry Caldwell and referred this matter to the CEO of the Turf Club under rule 14(ii)(b) for further investigation.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;