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He promised so much as a young horse and it's great to see it coming to fruition. The ground is a big factor for him. He's young enough and this is his game. He’s a great jumper. I think Punchestown might suit him better than Cheltenham because he loves jumping the banks. E Bolger, trainer

Owing to the low lying elevation of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for Rubys Double (No 23) and Joes Hedge (No 24) to be omitted from this race

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 11st 4lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (to count from 30th April, 2017) The winner of a steeplechase to carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won. No penalty to increase a horse's weight beyond 12st. Riders: 1. Persons who hold a Professional Jockeys Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 2. Persons who hold a Category C Permit to Ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 3. Persons who hold a Permit to Ride under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certificates for the remainder of the 2018/2019