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He's been running well, but he's been a bit free. Barry said he would try and settle him today, but I didn't think he would going to the first. Once he relaxed and switched off he was good. He's a very safe jumper and for a big horse he met a couple wrong, but was able to pop them. He's experienced now, he's had three or four runs. I would say he'll go for the two mile five novice handicap at Punchestown. That looks the race to run him in. D T Hughes, trainer

P. Townend, rider of Dogora (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount burst a blood vessel. R.M. Moran, rider of Cootamundra trained by J.A.Berry, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was gasping throughout the race. J.A.Berry, trainer of Cootamundra, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge scoped wrong post race.

A limited handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 28th April, 2013 other than one Hunters Steeplechase in the previous two National Hunt seasons. In accordance with HRI Directive 3 (ii) (a) the maximum stipulated weight in this race is 11st 10lb and the minimum stipulated weight is 10st 3lb.
Penalties - After calculation of the handicap a winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.