See also » Trainer Nash off the mark with first Christmas runner
it is great to be young, as it took a brave horse and brave young man. Both horse and jockey were very brave down over the last couple and it was absolutely the difference. She is a consistent mare so she isn't dropping in the handicap so it's not easy for her. She wants extreme trips and we'll try and find races at those trips. She is our first runner over the Christmas, it is great to have a winner at Limerick, and we have a few for the new year to look forward to. J A Nash, trainer

P.J. Cawley, rider of Singirishmansing trained by Patrick G.Kelly, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly and pulled up.

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 109 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 109 or less in hurdle races)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 9lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 3lbs ;
Allowances - 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 109 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 109 or less. However hurdle ratings and performances will only be considered after steeplechase ratings and performances.
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra