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His future lies over fences. He is unlucky not to have won as he has run some good races in defeat recently. He'll get a break as he has done enough for a five-year-old. He'll come back for a novice hurdle in the spring before going chasing. J J Lambe, trainer

A hurdle race for four and five yrs old only, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 6lb; 5-y-o 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 5lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a *race If 4-y-o allowed 5lb If 5-y-o allowed 8lb *Including flat races under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing
Riders - Confined to Professional who have not lost their right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 2nd August) who have not ridden the winners of 25 **races allowed 4lb who have not ridden the winners of 40 **races allowed 2lb These allowances are not cumulative and no allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed.