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I think he's a very good horse, and a chaser in the making. Maybe Sean made a bit too much use of him but he's won which is the main thing,. I wasn't against making the running but maybe he went a bit too quick. Three miles would not be a problem and he could sit in instead of making it. I always thought he wanted it soft but he seems to love that ground. He was very weak last year so we left him off and he's come back a lot stronger. Noel Meade, trainer

D.N. Russell, rider of William B, trained by Edward P.Harty, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped poorly. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined The West's Awake, trained by E. J. O'Grady, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be Post Race Normal. E. J. O'Grady, trainer of The West's Awake, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge scoped badly post race.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which, at entry, are rated 123 or less
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st
Penalties - Performances before 29th November for every 1lb above the rating of 113 1lb extra; On or after 29th November for each hurdle race won 4lb extra; Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 123 or less.