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The inclement weather has helped us and the horses are a bit further forward than in previous years. This horse was out for ten weeks and has been back in ten weeks, and it's one thing I remember my father saying that roughly speaking it takes that long to get one ready. J T R Dreaper, trainer

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase other than one steeplechase value not more than E12,500
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 6lb extra;