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S.E. Butler, rider of Pride Of The Artic trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount pulled up lame. The Stewards requested a report from Henry de Bromhead, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Loosen My Load, winner, as compared with its recent most recent run at Killarney on the 23rd August, where he finished 13th of 14, beaten 57 lengths. The trainer reported that his charge is a horse that doesn't like being crowded and from the start in Killarney, he failed to get daylight at his fences, and as a result he never jumped or travelled. The smaller field today suited and allowed him plenty of daylight at his fences and this may have brought about any apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards which since 28th April, 2013 have not won more than one steeplechase
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 2lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 5lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (Handicaps excluded to count from 28th April, 2013) Winner of a steeplechase 7lb extra;