See also » The Little Yank notches third win over hurdles
I told someone before the race that he'd win by eight or ten lengths and he won by nine!. That horse is flying and Gillian (Ryan, daughter) has transformed him. He was running and running and we couldn't figure him out but in fairness she figured he had ulcers and got on top of it. He won two bumpers when he looked a real little horse and please God he is coming back to that level. He'll be a smashing chaser and I wanted to run him in a beginners' chase but Gillian wouldn't let me, as we want him for the summer. John Patrick Ryan, trainer

A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 125 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 126-135)
Weights - 11st 4lbs
Penalties - Performances before 3rd February - for every 1lb above the rating of 125 1lb extra On or after 3rd February - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra