See also » Exhibition shortens up for big race success after winning chase debut
I'm relieved. It's our best horse and I wasn't nervous about winning I was nervous about a clean safe round of jumping,. Bryan had been thrilled with his schooling at home and said he jumps like a two-miler and is very fast through the air. It didn't suit early in the race that it was a bit like a handicap and Bryan just started schooling him then. He was delighted with him thereafter and to be honest if he went around with an ass he'd only just do that and only does what he has to. We'll be trying to avoid Envoi Allen and he might come back here in 18 days time for the Florida Pearl Chase. We'll see what happens with Envoi Allen first of all along with the other good novices. representing Paul Nolan, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Latest Exhibition, ridden by B.J

Cooper, placed first, Opposites Attract, ridden by C.D. Maxwell, placed third and School Boy Hours, ridden by M.P. Walsh, placed second, where it appeared interference had occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge's placings. They Stewards were, however, satisfied that B.J. Cooper was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record, they suspended him for 1 raceday.

A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs