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That was a nice stepping stone, and hopefully he can go for another one like this next time. I think he had the measure of the other horse at the last, although he did very little up the hill. He’s very laid back. He’ll make a smashing chaser, and will get further which is great. There is a novice rated hurdle up to 130 coming up which would be ideal for him. We’ll take little steps for the moment. The three-mile novice handicap later on at Fairyhouse could be a race for him. Mrs John Harrington, trainer

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which at entry are rated 123 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 10st; 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb
Penalties - Performances before 17th January for every 1lb above the rating of 113 1lb extra; On or after 17th January for each hurdle race won 4lb extra; Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 123 or less.