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He gallops and he is really honest. The track was a bit tight for him but he won well. I'm delighted with him, he's a grand horse. No, he won't go to Perth (over an extended two miles in three days time), he probably wants three miles. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning down the back straight involving Charlie Luciano, ridden by L.A. McKenna, and Lady Of The Vale, ridden by Mr A.P. Ryan where it appeared Lady Of The Vale took a stumble rounding the bend. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, L.A. McKenna stated that he jumped quicker than Lady Of The Vale and when he moved in on the bend he thought he was clear. Mr

A.P.Ryan stated that he was half a length down when Charlie Luciano moved in causing him to clip a heel and stumble. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found L.A

Mckenna was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards cautioned L.A. McKenna. .

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 123 or less
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 9lbs 5-y-o and up 11st
Penalties - Performances before 6th July - for every 1lb above the rating of 109 1lb extra On or after 6th July - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra