See also » Delight for 'Shark' as he lands Bishopscourt Cup for the O'Rourkes
The plan when they bought him was to win this cup. The O’Rourke’s (Dermot and Diane) wanted to win this cup for years and they are only four minutes from the course. I’m delighted to get the job done for them,. John Joseph Hanlon, trainer

Mr H.C. Swan, rider of Covert Field trained by John G. Carr, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ducked right crossing the road past the stands and unseated him.

A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters four years old and upwards the bona fide and unconditional property of farmers farming land in the Kildare Hunt District and in their possession since 1st January, 2021. Sons and daughters of persons qualified to enter, working on their parents' farms and who have no other occupation, are eligible to enter horses, their bona fide property, in this race. Exclusions - The winner of a race other than a race for which a Hunters Certificate is required or an I.N.H. Flat Race (over the Bush Fence Course)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o 11st 9lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 13lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2019) For each steeplechase won 5lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2020/2021 season for each horse engaged signed by a Master for one of the following Packs, Kildare Hunt, South County Dublin Harriers or Tara Harriers must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, on or before April 23rd, 2021 or the horse will not be qualified to start. Immediately after the closing of entries a Committee of the Kildare Hunt will examine the entries as to their qualifications under these articles, after which no objection in this regard will be entertained. The Bishopscourt Cup will be presented to the winning owner in this race.