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Jody was very happy there was going to be plenty of pace in the race, so she took her time and may have even come a little too soon. She saw a great stride going to the last and took her chance. She doesn’t like being in front too long as we saw coming up the straight. When she was passed, Jody got another tune out of her to get her back up on the line. Jody and Paul (Townend, brother) have now won a race each on her and she’s a fun horse for the Blue Blood Racing Club. W P Mullins, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Miss E. Cody, rider of Halsafari, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, Miss E. Cody accepted that she was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Miss E. Cody was in breach of Regulation of 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered her record they suspended her for 2 Racedays

Miss M. O'Sullivan, rider of Hoke Colburn trained by Brian M. McMahon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount burst a blood vessel and this was subsequently confirmed by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Veterinary Officer

Miss J. Walton, rider of The Great White trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount stopped quickly.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - 1. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim an allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 29th November) 2. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority who have not ridden 60 winners or more (up to and including 29th November) 3. Lady Riders who hold a Category ''C'' Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules 4. Lady Riders who hold a Permit to ride in steeplechases against Professional Riders issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 for the purposes of this race.