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The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Gordon Elliott, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of The Greek, placed first, as compared with its most recent run. Mr. Ian Amond, authorised representative of the trainer concerned stated that The Greek was a bit flat the last day he ran and he got a break which brought about todays apparent improvement in from. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 114 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 115-125)
Weights - 11st 3lbs
Penalties - Performances in steeplechases before 13th March - for every 1lb above the rating of 114 1lb extra On or after 13th March - for each steeplechase race won 7lb extra