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He's a great man the owner Joe McGee. I'm delighted for him as he was a long time waiting as the horse had problems. Fair play to him he stuck with him. He's based in London and unfortunately he's not over today. Him and Patsy Byrne are best pals and they've both been great patrons for me. Joe had a bit of a mishap with his sight a few years ago but he's been in good spirits. Hopefully this fella might have another day or two in him. It was a weak enough race for the pot. Two out you'd say he was in trouble, but stamina won the day. He loved the ground and the track. A J Martin, trainer

M.P. Burke, rider of Aurora Bell, trained by John M.Burke, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a bad mistake at the last and felt unsteady thereafter. B.J. Geraghty, rider of Gallant Tipp, trained by E. J. O'Grady, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount got very tired before the last fence. John M.Burke, trainer of Aurora Bell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge scoped wrong post race

An extended novice handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have not won a steeplechase before 4th May, 2014 other than one Hunters Steeplechase in the two previous National Hunt Seasons.
Penalties - -Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.