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it was a great ride from Davy and she jumped really well and obviously just loves that ground. We were disappointed with her last winter and even though she won on soft ground at Listowel, she regressed after that and she is by King's Theatre and she seems to love that better ground. Hopefully there's be more chases to be won with her now and you'd love to get black-type but we're a long way from that on ratings. You never know though and if she could get her ground on the day she might get it somewhere. Schmidt (runner-up) ran well but jumped a bit novicey and he needed the run for experience. I think he wants further and we'll look for a 2m4f similar contest next. Henry De Bromhead, trainer

D.F. O'Regan, rider of Ceide Fields (GB) trained by S.J.Mahon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his saddle slipped and pulled up thereafter

The Stewards interviewed A. McCurtin, rider of D'bru Na Boinne (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards advised the rider with regard to his future use of the whip.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry, are rated 116 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o & up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb; Horses that, at entry, have a published; handicap steeplechase rating of 117 or more; are excluded from this race ; Horses that do not have a published; handicap hurdle rating but are eligible for a; handicap hurdle rating may enter and run; provided their hurdle rating is 116 or less;