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We're happy, we weren't expecting it. When I looked at the ground I thought it had gone for him because he's a horse that hits the ground very hard and bends his knee a lot,. I thought he'd maybe be in the first six but he galloped well and jumped well. He's very green and when he hit the front he was as green as grass. He's babyish in a lot of ways but it's a good way to have him as he has a bit to learn. He hasn't too much to learn about jumping, that's the great thing about him. Oliver McKiernan, trainer

D.J. Hand, rider of Colms Dream trained by Karl Thornton, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount pulled up lame

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Persian Wind, trained by J.P.Dempsey, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have had blood on the nostrils post race as a result of exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage

C.A. Landers, rider of Persian Wind trained by J.P.Dempsey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel in running.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-123
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 25th December) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing The Riders of the first three horses will receive €250, €150 and €100 respectively from the I.N.H.S. Committee Mr. J.P. McManus will present a trophy to the winning Owner, Trainer and Rider and will also present €200 to the Groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race