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Barry timed it to perfection. He’s a lovely progressive horse and is only starting to fill his frame. Mrs John Harrington, trainer

D.N. Russell, rider of Ballela Boy trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped left during this race

BLANK 000 The following Stewards acted at this meeting; Mr. Joseph M. McGrath (Chairman), Dr. Paddy Molony, Mr. M.C. Hickey, Mr. P.D. Matthews

A novice steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that are EBF eligible and which at entry are rated 123 or less, also open to horses which, at entry, are rated 123 or less in hurdle races
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 3lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra; Of two steeplechases 7lb extra; Horses which, at entry, have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their steeplechase rating is 123 or less. Horses which, at entry, have not run in three or more hurdle races and/or do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their hurdle rating is 123 or less. However hurdle ratings and performances will only be considered after steeplechase ratings and performances.