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He done it well. I was suprised he won so easily in the finish. Anything from two-and-a-half to three miles suits him,. Andrew (McNamara) blamed himself at Killarney last time. He was very keen and he took him back into the pack but he just didn't fire after that. We'll look at something at Listowel and keep him to winners races for a while. V T O'Brien, trainer

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