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He's a grand horse, and I think better ground will suit him better. That could be him until Cheltenham. Noble Endeavor won this last year, and the Martin Pipe race is the plan I have in mind for this horse,. We'll have to keep Jack for that (Martin Pipe race at Cheltenham). Gordon Elliott, trainer

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards that, at entry, are rated 140 or less
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 11lb; 6-y-o and up 11st
Penalties - Performances before January 5th for every 1lb above the rating of 130 1lb extra; On or after January 5th for each race won 4lb extra; Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 140 or less.