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he idled going to the last and fiddled it but when Paul asked him he felt he had plenty in the tank. He pulled hard which used up petrol but as he goes up in grade, they'll go faster which will help. He'll come on from that and I loved the way he fought back when he looked beaten. W P Mullins, trainer

The Stewards interviewed D.N. Russell, rider of Western Boy, concerning his use of the whip in this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (a) having used the whip in front of the saddle in the forehand position and having considered his record, suspended him for one race day. .

A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 8lb extra