came home ninth of the sixteen runners behind Give Notice. On his final European start he reverted to hurdles for the Grand Prix d'Automne at Auteuil and finished last of the eight runners. San Sebastian was exported to New Zealand where he competed in steeplechases winning at least three races and finishing second in the Grand National Steeplechase at Riccarton Park Racecourse in August 2004. He was retired from racing shortly afterwards and died from a suspected brain haemorrhage in December 2005. On hearing of the horses's death John Dunlop recalled "He made you laugh because he didn't do a tap and it was funny to watch him and our other senior stayer, Orchestra Stall, coming up the gallops like two old gents". Pedigree References 1994 racehorse births 2005 racehorse deaths Racehorses bred in the United Kingdom Racehorses trained in Ireland Racehorses trained in the United Kingdom Racehorses trained in France Racehorses trained in New Zealand Thoroughbred family 10-c