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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bay Of Freedom, trained by Peter Fahey, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

K.C. Sexton, rider of Bay Of Freedom trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pulled up having never travelled and jumped poorly throughout the race

A.W. Short, rider of Portrait King trained by Patrick Griffin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped to the left throughout this race

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Joseph M. McGrath (Chairman), Mr. Sean Barry, Mr. Phillip Caffrey, Mr. M.C. Hickey, Mr. P.D. Matthews

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that, at entry, are rated 135 or less, also open to horses rated 136-150
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 4lb; 6-y-o and up 10st 11lb
Penalties - Performances before 1st February for every 1lb above the rating of 135 1lb extra; On or after 1st February for each steeplechase race won 4lb extra; Horses that have not run two times over steeplechases and/or do not have a published handicap steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 150 or less.