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He’s a big, strong horse but has been too keen in graded races so we decided to go for a handicap and Andrew Shaw gave him the same mark as he has over hurdles. He was really gutsy to battle back. He can stay three miles but he has to learn to settle and we ran him back quick as racing will settle him. We’ll try and find something for him in the next three weeks or so. He shouldn’t go up too much for winning by half-a-length. John Patrick Ryan, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed L. Quinlan, rider of Lucid Dreams, concerning his use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. L Quinlan accepted he was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found L. Quinlan in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard they suspended him for 3 racedays.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.