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It's nice to get that out of the way - you're always worried about a small field,. He wants a better test of stamina. We didn't want to make to make it all today but once he gets his head in front I don't mind. We'll look at a novice at Cheltenham as he won there last year and it might give him a bit of experience for March. There is also the Barry and Sandra Kelly Hurdle at Navan (December 13th). I think he is more of a stayer. We said we'd start him over two and take it from there. What impressed me most today was his jumping. Paul Nolan, trainer

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting which, at entry, have finished second, third, fourth or fifth in any hurdle race or steeplechase, or first, second, third, fourth or fifth in any I.N.H. Flat race or flat race under any Rules of Racing
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 5lb