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It's lovely that he has won a chase. He jumps brilliant. It's hard to believe that he's 90 over hurdles and can't win one (0 from 10 over flights). Andrew said he's a much better chaser than a hurdler. John Joseph Hanlon, trainer

The Stewards interviewed J.L. Cullen, rider, concerning his late arrival to weigh out on Fureys Cross, trained by V. T. O'Brien, in this race. J.L. Cullen stated that he mistakingly thought that the race was at 3.50 p.m and apart from getting delayed in transit he still believed that he had arrived at the racecourse in time. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that J.L. Cullen was in breach of Rule 196 and therefore fined him €200 having taken into consideration his previous record in this regard. The Stewards received a report from P.L. Malone , Turf Club Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that J.L. Cullen , nominated rider of Fureys Cross , presented himself at scales to weigh out at 3 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he is trying to manage his weight in a controlled manner but lately he has experienced some difficulty despite doing lighter weights. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that J.L. Cullen was in breach of Rule 198 (vii)(b) and they therefore fined him €150. Furthermore the Stewards granted permission for A.P. Heskin to replace J.L. Cullen as rider of Fureys Cross.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry, have not won a hurdle race.
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o 11st 11lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb