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He’s a grand big honest horse and is a big staying chaser. That’s what he is and he’ll win his races. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the straight involving Last Minute Man, ridden by K.M

Donoghue, placed third, Run Wild Fred, ridden by J.W. Kennedy, placed first and Joshua Webb, ridden by S.W

Flanagan, placed second, where it appeared the three horses came close together on the run to the last hurdle

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge's placings and took no further action

The Stewards interviewed J.W. Kennedy, rider of Run Wild Fred, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(g)(frequency) and having taken his record into account cautioned him.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 8lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs ;Mares allowed 7lbs ;