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The reason she was beaten the last time was my fault. I told Paul (Townend) to force the pace and it killed her on bottomless tacky ground. I wasn't going to run her until four or five days ago when she started to show me a little bit at home. Davy Condon spoke to Paul on the phone for instructions. We were in unbelievable trouble at the top, but they went a very strong gallop at the front. Over a trip and nicer ground there might be a nice handicap for her. It's my first Graded win and that's grand now for when she goes to stud. I wish her brother (Golantilla) had run better at Cheltenham! Sean O O'Brien, trainer

P.T. Enright, rider of Byerley Babe, trained by Robert Tyner, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount tired quickly in the straight. D.N. Russell, rider of Liz's D'Estruval trained by John Joseph Murphy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a noise in running. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Byerley Babe, trained by Robert Tyner, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have a slight nasal discharge.

A novice steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards mares only that are E.B.F. eligible
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 5lb; 6-y-o and up 11st
Penalties - Winner of three steeplechases or of a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or of a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 7lb extra;