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We ran him in a few good hurdle races and he was getting caught for a bit of toe against them on easier tracks. He needs a big galloping track. This is his game now. Andrew Lynch schooled him in Tipperary last week and he was brilliant. I’m delighted every day he stays sound because he had such a bad injury before. I was a bit worried when he didn’t try and kill somebody saddling up! He was quiet in himself, and I was afraid that I’d left him short of work but it worked out. He likes it loose but probably won’t run on very heavy or gluey ground. We’ll find a winners’ race and Donie said he only just stayed that trip. Two miles was his trip over hurdles. Ms M Flynn, trainer

J.S. McGarvey, rider of Gusty Rocky trained by Patrick J.Flynn, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount didn't feel right and pulled up.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which are EBF eligible
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;