See also » Dempsey's run goes on, and on
she is starting to learn her job now and conditions suited her and it’s not too bad out there and she likes that ground. We’ll stick to something similar and will talk to Frank (Berry). The stable is in great form and long may it last and they couldn’t be better. J P Dempsey, trainer

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Inis Meain (USA), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A novice steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that are EBF eligible and which, at entry, are rated 123 or less, also open to horses which, at entry, are rated 123 or less in hurdle races
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 7lb extra; Horses which, at entry, have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their steeplechase rating is 123 or less. Horses which, at entry, have not run in three or more hurdle races and/or do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their hurdle rating is 123 or less. However hurdle ratings and performances will only be considered after steeplechase ratings and performances.