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'Perfect old man's horse' races to glory

HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW CSI3*

SHANE BREEN joked that Scarteen is “the perfect old man’s horse”, after the pair put in a blistering round to take the speed horse of the year title.

Shane bred the 10-year-old, sold half to Marianne Schindele, who produced him to 1.50m, then bought him back, winning the Derby at La Baule this summer.

“He’s super-consistent and careful, brave, scopey and fast, so he’s perfect,” said Shane, who finished a squeak ahead

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