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she has been knocking on the door all summer and it is great for Colin and Fiona (Bowe) who keep let me ride her and it is great to one before the winter ground comes. She is very tough - I thought the ground might be a little against her today but she enjoyed it and loves jumping. The three fences that were taken out (due to the low sun) would have suited her to jump but it worked out well. I'm full-time with Colin and do a bit of schooling for other trainers in the evenings. Colin Bowe, trainer

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. P.L. Malone, that Mr. C.W. McCormack, rider of Rolling Revenge, had presented himself to weigh out at 3lbs overweight, none of which was declared at declaration time. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that this was the case. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards allowed the overweight on this occasion having consulted with Thomas Coyle, trainer of Rolling Revenge. The Stewards were, however, satisfied that Mr. C.W. McCormack was in breach of both Rule 195 and Rule 198 and having considered his record, they issued a fine of €150 on this occasion

Owing to the trajectory of the Sun, the Stewards granted permission for fence numbers 5,6 and 7 to be omitted from this race.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-116
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.