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He said he was flat out the whole way. I’d say because it was his first run in a handicap he was a bit novicey,. He’d maybe be a bit better with a bit of light but thankfully he had his head in front at the right time. I thought he had a nice mark but you always worry about lack of experience. If you watched him in the Drinmore he got in behind a few, backed off and was a bit cowardly. These are the race we want to win so we had to give him a rattle at it. When I saw the entries I thought he was well weighted. We have Cheltenham as an option but he’s still a novice so we might miss that and keep him at home. There is plenty of good prize-money at home. I’d say on that ground he’d stay any trip but not on heavy ground. We’re very lucky to have the bunch of horses we have. These horses are all bought to be graded horses and if they just fall below the pecking order they can end up getting in to these races off nice marks. I’m in a lucky position to have not just Gigginstown but all the owners with these type of horses. We’ve won for a variety of different owners. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the turn into the home straight involving The Paparrazi Kid, ridden by M.P. Fogarty and Lake Takapuna, ridden by J.M. Moore, where it appeared The Papparrazi Kid suffered interference, stumbled and unseated M.P. Fogarty. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion J.M. Moore was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having taken his record into account, they suspended him for two racedays. J.J. Burke, rider of Space Cadet, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled. B.J. Geraghty, rider of Shadow Catcher (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a few bad mistakes and was pulled up.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. To Close 4th January.