See also » Time Marches On gains first victory
James has gone to the point-to-point in Tinahely and rang me on the way down and said there were a couple of excuses for his last few runs. He thought he'd go close, said he'd take beating so was spot on. He was lazy and was probably just doing enough although he had form over further so was always likely to stay going. . I got the ride through my agent Garry Cribbin and it's my first time riding for James. J Motherway, trainer

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Butterflyvespiere (FR), trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up injured

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from J.Motherway, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Time Marches On, placed first, as compared with its recent form. J. Motherway stated that Time Marches On jumped poorly on his last two starts and today his jumping was much better and he felt this may of helped bring about todays apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 109 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 109 or less in hurdle races)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 6lbs
Penalties - Penalty - Winner of a steeplechase 6lb extra