See also » All-Class-lands-another-gamble
I was delighted with that. That's her second run for me, her first was at Gowran Park and a lot of people thought it was very disappointing but I hadn't killed her with work because she had bled in Cork. I thought she did everything right in Gowran, she travelled into the race nicely but got a bit tired. We thought she might have run a bit better but I was happy enough. I haven't killed her with work at home, just trying to keep her fresh, as we're only learning the ropes with her. She can be a wee bit tricky at home. We did a nice bit of work last Tuesday and came here fairly confident. If she translated her hurdles form she had 10lb up her sleeve, if she was good over a fence. She looked nice today but in her beginners chases she was landing on top of fences and putting holes in fences. She fell on her handicap debut over fences. It was just about getting around today and seeing where we were at. She did it really well but I wouldn't read too much into that race as it was a complete farce. The 13-year-old went off and we were probably lucky enough she went with him. If we hadn't gone with him we might have been in trouble. Donagh (Meyler) was on the ball and followed him while the rest of them were maybe asleep and let them go. I wouldn't read too much into that and I hope the handicapper isn't too hard on her. Ronan M P McNally, trainer

P.T. Enright, rider of Warreedy trained by Brian M. McMahon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled

D.E. Mullins, rider of Turndownthevolume trained by Roy W. Tector, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was flat out all the way

The Stewards enquired into the circumstances which led to It's Only A Number, ridden by Cian Cullinan, unplaced, I'm Not Alone, ridden by R.A. Doyle, unplaced, Henry Brown, ridden by B.J. Cooper, unplaced, Jimli's Island (GB), ridden by Derek McGrath, placed third, Wake Up Early, ridden by S.D. Torrens, unplaced, Laughing Trix, ridden by P.J. O'Hanlon, faller, Warreedy, ridden by P.T. Enright, unplaced, Brandy Harbour (GB), ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed fourth, Turndownthevolume, ridden by D.E. Mullins, unplaced, Go All The Way (GB), ridden by L.P. Dempsey, unplaced, Enduring Love, ridden by D.F. O'Regan, placed sixth and Four Country Roads, ridden by P.J. Carberry, placed fifth, allowing the two front runners a generous lead. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. F. O'Regan stated that there was a cavalry charge to the first when all horses were going too quick and the early complexion of the race was dramatically altered with the fallers at the first and the front runners were further set alight by the loose horses. This opinion was confirmed by the other riders who all felt that they jumped off together and were racing with the leaders but it was the fallers that pulled the race apart. P. T

Enright confirmed his report that his mount never travelled. D. E. Mullins confirmed his report that his mount was flat out all the way and added that the early pace was very strong for this grade. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations given

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.