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He can jump! He's been unlucky and has done stupid little things at stupid times,. He's done a lot of schooling since. Over drains and banks - you name it he's jumped it. We'll stick to the plan and go for the Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse. He has plenty of pace and can go up or down in trip. He's grown up a lot as well. The last day probably answered a few questions for us. It's just a matter of keeping him in one piece. The day after Leopardstown he was bucking and rolling. He must be made of elastic or something. We always thought he wanted better ground and Davy said that today. We have a bit more confidence after that and he deserved it. C A Murphy, trainer

A novice steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won more than two steeplechases
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 5lb; 6-y-o and up 11st; Mares allowed 5lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase to carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.