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Runners in the Yes Promo Products 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Race pass the grandstand at Plumpton racecourse on December 19, 2011 in Plumpton, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)

 Ruby Walsh riding Aerial clears the last to win The Shawbrook Bank Graduation Steeple Chase at Ascot racecourse on December 17, 2011 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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Runners turn into the home straight in The oddsanywhere.com Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase at Towcester racecourse on December 15, 2011 in Towcester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)

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Ruby Walsh riding Join Together clear the last to win The Ryman Stationer Novices' Steeple Chase at Cheltenham racecourse on December 10, 2011 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)

Barry Geraghty riding Grandouet (C) winning The stamjames.com International Hurdle Race from Overturn (L) at Cheltenham racecourse on December 10, 2011 in Cheltenham, England.  (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)

Craig Williams of Australia riding Dunaden celebrates after winning the 2400 metre event of the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races in Hong Kong on December 11, 2011. The prestigious annual event is one of the world's richest meetings, putting it in the company of America's Triple Crown, the Dubai World Cup and Britain's Royal Ascot. (AFP PHOTO / Philippe Lopez)

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Barry Geraghty riding Shakalakaboomboom (R) clear the last to win the Majordomo Hospitality Handicap Steeple Chase from Mon Parrain (L) at Cheltenham racecourse on December 09, 2011 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)

Jake Greenall riding Inga Bird (L) on their way to winning The Betfred The Bonus King Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase at Huntingdon racecourse on December 08, 2011 in Huntingdon, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)

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Richard Johnson riding Duke Of Lucca clears the last to win The Weatherbys Talking Horse Beginners' Steeple Chase at Wincanton racecourse on December 01, 2011 in Wincanton, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)