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It was his first time over three miles on soft ground but I thought he'd get any distance. I was never going to jock off JJ [Slevin, unable to use his 7lbs claim in the race] and he gave him a great ride. Another jockey might have come back after riding him and said 'I should have made more use of him' but JJ knows him so well. He also had a ride for (Nigel) Twiston-Davies today but chose to come over here for him. He seems to be improving all the time but will have a break now. He's only five and will spend a bit more time over hurdles before going chasing. At the start he couldn't finish a point-to-point but has improved every day we run and is a tough horse who keeps pulling it out. R P Rath, trainer

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Altiepix (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which are EBF eligible
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of two hurdle races 3lb extra; Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 6lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 8lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 10lb extra