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we actually had him as a youngster and he was a horse we always thought a lot of. He obviously went to Willie’s (Mullins) and came back to us and today wasn’t a surprise as his work at home was very good. He’ll have to step up now but couldn’t have been more impressive today. He is a horse we think a lot of and might be starting to fill into himself now and is a big shell of a horse. He’s a horse we like. Gordon Elliott, trainer

John Gerard Fitzgerald, trainer of Cliffords Reprieve (GB), reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge was pulled up having choked in running. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Dicosimo (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race. P. Townend, rider of Dicosimo (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped indifferently and got tired after the third last fence. S.J.Mahon, trainer of Riverrainshine, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge did not handle the ground.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;