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We're delighted with him. We thought he was a bit too babyish to go to Ascot and Wayne said he's still babyish. He said he'll love going up to seven and we might go up to seven next, we'll see what's there for the Phoenix Stakes. He's a lovely horse, tries very hard and is very genuine. He has an unbelievable pedigree. A P O'Brien, trainer

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Henri Matisse, ridden by W.M

Lordan, placed first, and The Strikin Viking, ridden by T. Eaves, placed second, where it appeared both horses drifted slightly in. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

W.M. Lordan, rider of Henri Matisse, trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount leaned right in the closing stages and he used his whip for corrective purposes. Having reviewed the incident the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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