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I didn't think he would handle this type of ground. We had no where else to go with him in the UK. When the rain came I was worried as I always thought he was good ground horse. He is really a spring horse. He jumps, gallops and can quicken. That is my second winner in Ireland, Barizan was my first (won at the Punchestown Festival in 2010). It's a credit to race over here with the great prize money on offer. But you need a good one to come over here as the standard of racing is ten times higher than in the UK. He has only won a fraction of the prize money he should have as the prize money across the sea is so poor. Evan Williams, trainer

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 1st January, 2010
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 1lb
Allowances - Horses aged 5yo and up that have not won a steeplechase before 8th May, 2011 allowed 5lb Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra; Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 Steeplechase 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 Steeplechase 9lb extra; Of a Grade 1 Steeplechase 11lb extra