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That was very good, He jumped as straight as a die today and he's improving all the time,. The ground is a big key to him. He just goes on really heavy testing ground. His jumping was superb today and he showed today how good he is. He's in the RSA and you'd have to say after today we would be travelling but we'll see what the ground is. If it came up very good, which you never know at Cheltenham, he might give it a miss. At the moment if it was nice soft ground we'd have to take our chance. He's got loads of options. We'll sit down, get over today and have a think about where we're going to go. Ms Sandra Hughes, trainer

B.J. Geraghty, rider of Anibale Fly (FR) trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made mistakes and struggled from 5 out.

A novice steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 3lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (handicaps excluded) Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 7lb extra;