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He picked up well from the last to the line,. Probably two miles was always going to be a bit short for him but he showed a nice turn of foot and put it beyond doubt quickly, which I liked. We could find nothing wrong at Leopardstown last time but he emptied very quickly and that's not usual for him. Saying that it was a better class of race. The ground in the straight today was goodish and that suited him. We'll go to Fairyhouse for a two-and-a-half mile novice now. He could run at Punchestown as well and I'd say he'll do another year of hurdling next season. Oliver McKiernan, trainer

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards that have not won more than two hurdle races
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb; Mares allowed 5lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra; Of two hurdle races 10lb extra;