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it was a pleasing performance. Robbie said he wouldn't be in love with the ground and apart from a slight mistake three out, I was pleased with the performance. It didn't tell us anything we didn't already know about him but it was more experience for him and provided everything goes well, he'll take his chance in the Supreme Novice Hurdle. He'll be a better horse on nice ground, is a dual purpose horse rated 110 on the Flat and can win more Group races. If everything goes well in his next race, he'll go back on the Flat then - staying Group races will be his main profession this year. D K Weld, trainer

A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 5lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 6lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra