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He was very sick since Christmas and it took a while for him to come right. He did his first bit of real good work last Thursday and we'll probably look for a winners of one and step him up slowly. Hopefully the handicapper won't be too hard on him and we can have a shot at a nice handicap at some stage. He got his own way in front there which helped and he's a soft ground horse. J P Kenny, trainer

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Ballynacree, trained by C.Roche, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;