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We went a good gallop down to the first and steadied up after that. Normally in this race it’s an end to end gallop but we went a nice sensible gallop today. It was very easy and he jumped and travelled unbelievably well. I couldn't believe how well I was going after jumping the third last and he did it very well. He jumps very well so that is a massive help going in to your first handicap; if they can jump well it's half the battle. He has been struggling to get off the mark over fences and the blinkers made a massive difference today. It's a big race and one of the biggest handicaps of the year so it's great to win it. Gordon was busy enough as they are working a lot of the horses for next week at home. Gordon was sweet enough on him (Coko Beach) and Jack picked him. The blinkers obviously did the trick — he jumped great and travelled great and he was the winner from a long way out. I’d imagine he will be on the team for Cheltenham after that and I think the National Hunt Chase is the one Gordon has in mind. He’ll have a few easy days after this and we might have a look at the Irish National as well. Sean (Flanagan) was delighted with Run Wild Fred. He was never going to get to your man in front but he kept at it well. There should be a big day in him as well. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Stewards interviewed S.W. Flanagan, rider of Run Wild Fred, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that S.W. Flanagan was in breach of R10(3)(f) by using his whip with excessive force and R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended S.W. Flanagan for 4 racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman), Mr. N.P. Lambert, Mr. P.D. Matthews

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 17th January 2021
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.