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it was very disappointing. He gave himself a bang, we aren't fully sure how it happened and we picked it up at lunchtime yesterday. That's the way unfortunately. six-runner beginners' chases don't happen too often nowadays and it looked a nice opportunity for All Those Years, as there were three horses with more-or-less the same ratings. That's his level but he's not a bad horse and jumps really well. Chasing might improve him and he won't run during the summer as he does handle the soft. C Byrnes, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed H. Morgan, rider of Clifton Warrior (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, H. Morgan admitted that he had exceeded the whip guidelines for frequency and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that H. Morgan was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards cautioned H. Morgan on this occasion.

A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs