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P. Townend, rider of Slippery Serpent trained by E. J. O'Grady, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped very quickly. M.P. Walsh, rider of I Will Follow (FR) trained by Martin Brassil, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Slippery Serpent, trained by E. J. O'Grady, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race. Additionally, the Turf Club Veterinary officer received a report from the trainer's representative that his charge scoped abnormally post race. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined I Will Follow (FR), trained by Martin Brassil, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which, at entry, are rated 106 or less, also open to horses rated 107-116
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st
Penalties - Performances before 25th October for every 1lb above the rating of 106 1lb extra; On or after 25th October for each hurdle race won 4lb extra; Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 116 or less.