He even had to be persuaded by trainer Jonjo O'Neill to ride Don't Push It, who is owned by JP McManus.

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He will be up against last year's winner, Flagship Uberalles, who was snapped up by leading owner JP McManus in a surprise move.

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The Sharks hit back quickly through winger JP Pietersen, who intercepted a pass from Spies on the halfway line to romp home from 50m.

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