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R. Walsh, rider of Un Beau Roman (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made several mistakes. A.P. Crowe, rider of Golden Ticket (AUS), trained by C.Roche, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was struck into in-running and finished lame. The Stewards requested a report from W.P. Mullins, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Devils Bride, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Mr. P.W. Mullins, representing the trainer, reported that this horse ran quite free at Killarney last time but settled better today. He was also tried in a tongue tie and seemed to return to form. Having considered the report the Stewards noted its contents. Mrs John Harrington, trainer of Mr Fiftyone, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that her charge was found to be coughing post race

An extended handicap steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lb)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each such steeplechase won. Any horse rated above 140 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 11st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 140 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted to that horse. (For the purpose of this note, any four or five year old rated above 140 shall have the applicable weight for age allowance then prevailing deducted from the horse's rating prior to the original calculation of the handicap)