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I was more hopeful than confident, and it's a bit of a surprise beating the favourite. A lot of hard work has gone into this horse since Cork. He had a few issues but we've sorted them out,. Matthew J Smith, trainer

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Real Steel, trained by M.F.Morris, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have displayed a slight bilateral nasal discharge post race. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Gilgamboa, trained by E. Bolger, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have sustained a cut to his off hind pastern. M.P. Walsh, rider of Gilgamboa, trained by E. Bolger, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled. B.J. Cooper, rider of Real Steel, trained by M.F.Morris, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount didn't jump well and made a respiratory noise in-running.

A novice steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 9lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 6lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 8lb extra;