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That's three Grade 2s now in 6 weeks (two for Luska Lad) so we're not going too bad. He was very good there and he'll probably now go to Aintree for the two and a half or three miler. He'd stay forever. He'd handle better ground too and I always thought he was better than Luska Lad. He'll go chasing next season. Conor said when he came in that we didn't see how good he was yet and he is right. John Joseph Hanlon, trainer

A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 1lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 3lb; Mares allowed 5lb
Penalties - Winner of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 5lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 7lb extra;