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I think he's a grand honest horse. He's a galloper, a three mile horse. Jack said he probably went quicker than he wanted to but he had to follow Patrick. He said they went pretty hard. He's a tough staying horse. I wouldn't be shocked if he runs in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham. It's a race that could suit him as he stays really well and he would appreciate different ground to that. Jack said he didn't like the ground and that he didn't think anything would like that type of ground. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr B. Lawless, rider of Carrig Rock, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence he stated that he was seeking his first racecourse winner and exceeded the guideline on the use of the whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr B. Lawless was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Mr B. Lawless for one raceday

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 13lbs 5-y-o 11st 12lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs