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The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Ocean Glandore, trained by P.A.Fahy, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. D.J. Mullins, rider of Ocean Glandore trained by P.A.Fahy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled. B. R. Hamilton, trainer of Bertie Bell, reported to the Turf Club Veterinary Officer, that his charge was found to have burst post race. This was confirmed by the Turf Club Veterinary Officer.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which, at entry, are rated 109 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o 11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb; Horses that, at entry, have a published; handicap steeplechase rating of 110 or more; are excluded from this race ; Horses that do not have a published; handicap hurdle rating but are eligible; for a handicap hurdle rating may enter; and run provided their hurdle rating is; 109 or less ;