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B.J. Geraghty, rider of Moonlight Boy trained by C.Roche, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got very tired as they turned into the straight and pulled up. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Moonlight Boy, trained by C.Roche, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have been found with a twisted and loose off fore shoe on post race inspection.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards, that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry, are rated 116 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o 11st 9lb; 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 116 or less;