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It's great. I was a little bit worried that we wouldn't be able to get him to peak for three Grade Ones,. He's a big framed horse but we didn't do much work with him because we wanted to freshen him up. I was just worried he might blow up but thankfully he's done the business, just barely, but done it. We have options with him now. We could decide to give him a break and bring him back for Punchestown if the ground stays safe. We'll see how he comes out of this but Cheltenham is an option. I'd say the Ryanair is 50/50. I said at the start of the season the Hennessy was his Gold Cup and he's done it now so we're happy. Paul Nolan, trainer

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 13lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb; Mares allowed 5lb