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Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a 2 minute delay to this race The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at the second fence where it appeared Artic Fly went left after take off jumping through the birch upright and rubbing the wing. Evidence was heard from P. Townend who stated that his mount gave him no warning on take off that she was going to jump left. P. Townend also added that he was satisfied he had taken the correct course and that he was inconvenienced by the mistake. Having considered the matter and heard the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that, as per Regulation 9, Artic Fly had remained on the correct side of the bundle of birch at the commencement of the rail to determine the correct course approaching the fence and jumped inside the wing of the fence. They were therefore satisfied that no further action was warranted

P. Townend, rider of Arctic Fly, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped left at the second fence.

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs