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Footpad and Great Field on retrieval missions after falls last time out
Great Field and Footpad give Mullins a big shot of landing Grade 1 ChaseCredit: Patrick McCann
Footpad and Great Field take each other on in the Grade 1 Paddy's Rewards Chase (1.15) at Leopardstown having lost their unbeaten records over fences on their most recent starts.
A bad mistake at the third fence and an overreach injury contributed to Footpad's defeat at Naas last month when he fell when beaten at the final fence.
Considering how well he jumped as a novice last season it was a disappointing performance, but we think and hope he will leave that run behind him. We're happy we have him in very good form.
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