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Aidan was brilliant on her and said she just attacked every fence. She had course and distance form in the book, so you couldn’t underestimate her, but obviously Notebook was our more fancied runner. She just keeps on improving and I’m delighted, it’s fantastic. Henry De Bromhead, trainer

Permission was given for Put The Kettle On (IRE) to be mounted in the chute; Notebook (GER) and Put The Kettle On (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race.

Having reviewed recordings of the false start, the Starters were satisfied that no riders should be reported for contravening the starting procedures.

The performance of Notebook (GER), which started favourite and finished last of the six finishers, beaten by 27 lengths, was considered.

Henry de Bromhead could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.

Notebook (GER) was routine tested.

Following the race, P Townend reported that Cash Back (FR), which was pulled up, ran too freely.

The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of Rouge Vif (FR), placed third, during routine testing shortly after the race, revealed the gelding lost its right-hind shoe.

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