See also » Benefficient bounces back to his best
He goes really well for Bryan, he suits the horse so well and you could see half way down the back straight that he was going well. It was a great performance and he jumped absolutely super. I should never have run him at Wetherby, it was a cock-up on my behalf. He worked twelve days before that at Tipperary with Flemenstar, he did far too much there and left his race behind him. He is a much better horse going left-handed. The Topham was in my mind beforehand but he will probably be too high in the handicap now, and we will have to think about the likes of the Ryanair or maybe even the Queen Mother if the ground was soft. A J Martin, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference after the last fence involving Benefficient, ridden by B.J. Cooper, placed first and Hidden Cyclone, ridden by Andrew J.McNamara, placed second. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that while interference had taken place, they were not satisfied that Benefficient had improved his placing in relation to Hidden Cyclone. The Stewards made no alteration to the Judge's placings and took no further action. D.N. Russell, rider of Rubi Light (FR) trained by Robert Alan Hennessy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel in running.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb