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He got an injury in the Irish National two years ago and that's his first win since. He seems to be coming back to himself,. We'll look at the two mile five race at the next meeting here, or a three mile contest. I was concerned it might be a bit short for him today. He'd want to win another race or two to get up in there but he could end up in the Irish National again. The horses are going well at the moment. V T O'Brien, trainer

Paul John Gilligan, trainer of Harangue, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge sustained a cut to his off foreleg during this race.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards rated 0-123
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each such steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances (up to and including 26th December and which are not cumulative) 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 to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed.