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It was a nice performance. The mistake seemed to wake her up and she galloped on away at the end so she can go two or two-and-a-half, I'd have no trouble going an extra half mile with her again,. The Arkle is a possibility. I know the connections would like to have a runner at Cheltenham, no more than myself. She's also in the JLT so both are a possibility. We didn't think she would survive her fall in Auteuil (June 2017). She's made a great recovery and has won her last couple of races now. W P Mullins, trainer

The Stewards interviewed L.P. Dempsey, rider of Teacher's Pet, 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 were of the opinion that L.P. Dempsey was in breach of R10(3)(f) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned L.P

Dempsey.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards mares only
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 10st 11lb
Allowances - Mares that have not won a steeplechase before 29th April, 2018 allowed 4lb
Penalties - (handicaps excluded) to count from 1st August, 2017 Winner of two steeplechases 3lb extra; Of three steeplechases or of a Grade 3 steeplechase 6lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or of a Grade 2 steeplechase 8lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 10lb extra