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He had two runs runs for me. I claimed him off a good friend of mine Ado (McGuinness). I asked him and he didn't mind. He knows him inside out and maybe just the change of yard and being freshened up helped. When we got him he looked a million dollars for a horse that's had a lot of runs, and he's a credit to him really. He had a good run in Perth and a good run in Ayr, where they went no gallop. He's a grand versatile horse and he'll head back to England now I'd say. There might be another day in him on the Flat or something. I claimed him for an owner of mine but made the mistake of not putting his name on him so I ended up with him myself which is grand. He's a grand fun horse. Karl Thornton, trainer

The Stewards wished to interview C.J. Orr, rider of Fred The Foot, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. The rider accepted that he three or more previous breaches of Reg.10.3. since the new whip regulations came into effect. Having considered the rider's acceptance of his disciplinary record in relation to Reg.10.3, the Stewards pursuant to Reg.10.6. referred the matter to the Referrals Committee for consideration.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-130
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.