See also » Drama provides Mahon with first track success
When things are right for him he does the business and he is at a certain level. I was surprised he won off this mark but he can't handle heavy ground. We have to run him to keep him fit and right. He has won his point-to-point and eight on the track so it's unbelievable and I lost five stone riding him out every morning!. Eoin (Mahon) comes down and rides out another horse of mine in the morning and I decided to give him the spin. He rode him lovely and he jumped super. We'll keep him going until the ground gets fast and he could run over hurdles next. Aengus King, trainer

R.P. Treacy, rider of Joxer trained by W. Harney, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount struck into himself

D.E. Mullins, rider of Grey Mountain Mist trained by E.Sheehy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right throughout

The Stewards enquired into the apparent improvement in form of Capture The Drama, trained by Aengus King, placed first compared with its recent form. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned who reported that his charge did not handle the heavy ground on his previous chase start. Mr. King also stated that his charge appreciated today's underfoot conditions and also got his own way during this race which in his opinion were contributing factors to the improved performance. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards rated 0-116
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each such steeplechase won.