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His jumping was very good today and he learned an awful lot from the last day,. He was foot perfect today. They went a fierce gallop and he made good ground at vital stages down the back to get himself into it. If he had missed any of those he would have been out of contention and wouldn't have won. He was foot perfect at every fence and winged the last as well. The jumps were an asset to him today and he galloped well to the line and thankfully got up. He'll be entered in the novice handicap at Cheltenham. He'd probably want to be 141/142 but it's not the be all and end all. Today was a very important day and I'm delighted he won for the owners. I thought when he won his beginners chase 129 was stiff enough and then he went up few pounds for Naas. In fairness to him he's consistent and his jumping has improved. Physically he's getting stronger. We thought he might not be quick enough over two miles but he is. It seems to be his ideal trip. Paul Nolan, trainer

The Stewards fined Henry de Bromhead, trainer, ?350 for lodging a passport in respect of Three Wise Men, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Three Wise Men in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards rated 0-150
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Alternative Handicap To Closing Date 16th January.