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he (Ballycasey) worked at Punchestown last week and Paul (Townend, rider) said he worked really well and was right. He had little problems after his last run and we put him away but when Champagne Fever couldn't today, we let Ballycasey take his chance and he's not a bad first reserve! . Don Cossack was playing the fitness card and when he came to Ballycasey, I thought we were beaten and I was surprised he pulled out. It was promising considering he was held up and hopefully will improve and being by Presenting, he should be better on better ground. I imagine he'll go for the RSA Chase unless Patrick twists my arm for the four miler but I doubt it! W P Mullins, trainer

A novice steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb; Mares allowed 7lb