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she's a smashing mare and that's a bumper, four hurdles and a chase win now. She's really come into her own this year and is a lot stronger. She's very relaxed and that's such an advantage over three miles. There is a great mares novice chase program and we'll try and take advantage of that. Paul was very good on her and got her round in one piece. He said she made a little mistake early on and it took a while to get her confidence but you don't mind that on their first run. She's not big but that's her trip and she's a real stayer. W P Mullins, trainer

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Dallas Cowboy trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly and stopped quickly. J.J. Burke, rider of Sizing Alberta (FR) trained by C.A.Murphy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped poorly and pulled up. The Stewards interviewed Niall Madden, trainer of Snake Eyes, in relation to the saddling of his charge in this race where it was observed in the parade ring that the horse was wearing the incorrect number-cloth. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned who accepted responsibility for the oversight and apologised for the confusion. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards found the trainer in breach of Rule 199 and cautioned him regarding his future responsibilities in this regard.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o 11st 11lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;