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I always used to back 9 year olds with a good weight for the race ( less than 11 st) , preferably running in it for the first time. I remember when Hedgehunter fell at the last as an 8 year old thinking he’ll be stronger next year and made a point of backing him. It’ll take me a long time to get used to the idea of 7 year olds winning and it does worry me what the race will take out of them, mentally and physically. But I guess, because of their age, they will be more likely to be well handicapped.

[QUOTE="moehat, post: 2696947, member: 65510"] I always used to back 9 year olds with a good weight for the race ( less than 11 st) , preferably running in it for the first time. I remember when Hedgehunter fell at the last as an 8 year old thinking he’ll be stronger next year and made a point of backing him. It’ll take me a long time to get used to the idea of 7 year olds winning and it does worry me what the race will take out of them, mentally and physically. But I guess, because of their age, they will be more likely to be well handicapped. [/QUOTE]

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