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To win our first Graded race is unreal and we are lucky to even have a horse to contest one, never mind win one. He is a credit to his owner and the lads at home. We thought he might be a little short today but every time we think that, he is still good enough and is always there. Paul gave him a great ride and went on the outer for the better ground. He has a high enough rating and while he didn't win by a lot, we will stay in graded company and think about a Galway Hurdle (fifth in the 2019 renewal). He shouldn't go up. We have a dozen horses in at home, he is our stable star and I don't think three miles worked at Grade 1 level the last day. Eventually next year we'll go for a Grade 1 race again but maybe he is a horse who will win Grade 2s and 3s but we'll keep dreaming with him. We are over the moon with him and Michael (Hogan, winning owner) is very important to him as horses like him are usually in big yards. We'll treat him like the star he is for us. Norman Lee, trainer

A hurdle for four years old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 13lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 3lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st January, 2020 Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 11lb extra