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He looked like he was going to win in Tramore earlier this year. He fell at the second last then, and it seemed to give him an awful fright,. Then with fast ground over the summer things didn't go his way. I threw him out in the field for a fortnight and he's come back freshened up well. He's from a good family - a half-brother to Tell Us More. Denis W Cullen, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from Denis W. Cullen, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of By The Banks, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that despite its win in Wexford this horse appreciates waiting tactics, he ran well before falling in his first beginners chase in Tramore but didn't get home last time in Tipperary and today he seemed to benefit from being ridden less prominently. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the contents of the report. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Steps To Freedom, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o 11st 9lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Riders - Confined to riders who have not ridden more than 10 winners under any National Hunt Rules between 1st September, 2014 and 1st September, 2015.