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We didn't think he was going to do much today but he won a point-to-point and obviously he's better over fences. We'll see what kind of mark he gets. Eoin Doyle, trainer

J.J. Burke, rider of Shake It Up trained by J.T.R.Dreaper, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his saddle slipped in running. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Stonehall Jack, trained by D.E.Fitzgerald, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which, at entry, are rated 109 or less over hurdles
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 5lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb; Horses that do not have a published; handicap hurdle rating but are eligible for a; handicap hurdle rating may enter and run; provided their hurdle rating is 109 or less ;