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He travelled well all through the race and that was exactly what I expected out of him. I don't like to see those 'P's' beside a horse's name but you'd have to say the blinkers worked,. Davy said as long as there's juice in the ground to keep going. James Joseph Mangan, trainer

The Stewards interviewed D. Robinson, rider, in relation to his riding where he appeared to stop riding in the closing stages and was beaten a short head for fourth. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he mistook the winning post and stopped riding for the last few strides. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Rule 212 and having considered his record, suspended him for two race days and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee. The Stewards requested a report from James Joseph Mangan, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Winter Magic, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that his charge disappointed on his last two starts and was subsequently checked out but nothing showed up. He added that the application of first time blinkers seems to have helped his charge return to form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered. B.J. Cooper, rider of Pink Coat (GB) trained by Ms. Sandra Hughes, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped poorly.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards rated 0-116
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each such steeplechase won.