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That was nice. I was a small bit worried when they took out the last fence as he's a great jumper,. That's Tom's first winner and I'm delighted for him. He's been working for us for the last year. He's well able to do the light weights so he'll get his chances. This horse will probably end up going down the cross country route as well. He jumped great, got a lovely ride and I'm delighted for Tom. E Bolger, trainer

J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Fiveaftermidnight trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a bad mistake three out

Owing to low-lying sun, the Stewards granted permission for Fence #1 (the last) to be omitted from this race.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-123
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 25th December) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing The Riders of the first three horses will receive €250, €150 and €100 respectively from the I.N.H.S. Committee