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that's his (Northern Surprise) first run here but I just got a feeling he'd handle it as it's been riding a bit easier this year. He'll go for something similar in a few weeks time if all is well. The only time I can remember Pat riding for me before was on a horse called Destiny's Child, and she won here as well. Timothy Doyle, trainer

For three yrs old and upwards that, at entry, are rated 80 or less
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 3lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 4lb
Penalties - Performances before 19th November for every 1lb above the rating of 70 1lb extra; On or after 19th November for every race won 5lb extra; Horses that have not run three times and/or do not have a published handicap rating are eligible to enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper.