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His runs at Leopardstown and Naas were very good but had one blip when he chipped a stifle at Tipperary. He is a very nice, big horse who is a chaser in the making. He might go for a winners' of one at Punchestown next before being left off and he'll go chasing next season. He jumps well and just took time to mature. I'd have been disappointed if he'd have been beaten today but I have to thank HRI as I hadn't him declared. They rang me at 10.10am yesterday morning to say only four had been declared and I declared him then! . Other than that he wouldn't have ran here as I thought it was going to be the inside track and it is very tight. It also rides quicker than the outside track and he does want soft ground. It was a nice call by them! P M J Doyle, trainer

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 11lb; 6-y-o and upwards 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;