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I thought he was going too quick during the race but, in fairness, Carl (Millar) sat up and gave him a breather down to the second-last. He finished very strong. I thought he'd go close, but I didn't think he would win that easily (by 6.5 lengths). I'd say he will stay further, he might improve going even up in trip so we'll probably give that a try next time. We might stick him into a big enough handicap chase off a low weight and see how it goes. He jumps brilliantly which wasn't always the way with him. Davy Condon rides him out at home every morning on his own because he is a difficult horse to ride and does a great job. Cian Michael Collins, trainer

A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards that are EBF eligible which at entry are rated 125 or less
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 13lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 3lbs
Penalties - Performances in steeplechases before 18th January - for every 1lb above the rating of 114 1lb extra On or after 18th January - for each steeplechase race won 7lb extra