See also » Money talks for Lady Giselle in Tipp feature
A bit of nice ground is what she wants and she couldn't handle the ground at Limerick (previously). Her light weight helped and she was overdue that. She comes to herself at this time of year and will go for another handicap as long as the ground doesn't dry up. John J Walsh, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from John J. Walsh, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Lady Giselle, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that his charge disappointed on her last start at Limerick, carrying a big weight on very heavy going. He added that the return to better ground, carrying a light weight, helped his charge return to form. Having considered the report the Stewards noted it's content.

An extended handicap for four yrs old and upwards (95 = 9st 10lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap; shall not be less than 9st 10lb
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra; for each race won. Any horse rated above 95 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 95 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted to that horse. (For the purpose of this note, any four year old rated above 95 shall have the applicable weight for age allowance then prevailing deducted from the horse's rating prior to the original calculation of the handicap)