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The Stewards requested a report from Henry de Bromhead, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Smashing (FR), winner, as compared with its most recent run at Cheltenham on March 17th where he pulled up. Gary Davies, authorised representative of the trainer reported that Smashing got worked up in the preliminaries prior to the race in Cheltenham and so today they brought him into the parade ring later than the rest of the field and took him down early so as to keep him calm before his race. Also the Soft to Heavy going today suited him better than the Good going in Cheltenham, and this may have brought about any apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanations offered.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 1lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 5lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (to count from 1st October, 2014) Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 7lb extra;