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Owing to the low lying sun, the Stewards granted permission for fence number 5 to be omitted from both circuits of this race The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Political Theatre, trained by A.L.T.Moore, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. D.N. Russell, rider of Political Theatre trained by A.L.T.Moore, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was disappointing. Michael G. Kennedy, trainer of Cloudy Morning, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge scoped wrong post race.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and that, at entry, are rated 116 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb; Horses that, at entry, have a published; handicap steeplechase rating of 117 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 116 or less